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Automatic Demonstration
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GR-DVM96
GR-DVM76
GETTING STARTED
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Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide
Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in
English only):
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
18
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
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ADVANCED FEATURES
37
REFERENCES
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TERMS
102
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html
For Accessories:
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory
The camcorder
illustrations appearing in
this instruction manual are
of the GR-DVM96.
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is
located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LYT0973-001A
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and
precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.
Using This Instruction Manual
● All major sections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page.
● Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.
● Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.
It is recommended that you…
…refer to the Index (墌 pg. 94 – 101) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
…read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely
important information regarding the safe use of this product.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 88 through 90 before use.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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NOTES:
● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of
the main unit.
● The rating information and safty caution of the
AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
CAUTIONS:
● This camcorder is designed to be used with
NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be
used for playback with a television of a different
standard. However, live recording and LCD
monitor/viewfinder playback are possible
anywhere.
● Use the JVC BN-V306U/V312U battery packs
and, to recharge them or to supply power to the
camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided
multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate
conversion adapter may be necessary to
accommodate different designs of AC outlets in
different countries.)
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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides
to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16”) or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,
potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials
may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries
Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org>
IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9) Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
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10)Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use
caution when moving
the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid
injury from tip-over..
11)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
12)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.
When carrying, be sure to hold the camcorder firmly in your hand, with the grip strap securely around your
wrist. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the
unit, or in a malfunction.
Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the
camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the
camcorder.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not
recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
䡲 This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and
MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “
” and memory cards marked “
” or
“
” can be used with this unit.
Before recording an important scene…
… make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark
.
… make sure you only use memory cards with the mark
or
.
… remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.
… remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without
proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for
personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)
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Provided Accessories
or
● AC Adapter
AP-V10U, AP-V11U or AP-V12U
● Battery Pack
BN-V306U
● Remote Control Unit
RM-V717U
● CD-ROM
● USB Cable
● Audio/Video Cable
(ø3.5 mini-plug to
RCA plug)
● Battery Mount Cover*
(Already attached on the
camcorder)
● AAA (R03) Battery x 2
(for remote control unit)
● Memory Card 8 MB
(Already inserted in the
camcorder)
● Editing Cable
● Grip Belt
(墌 pg. 6 for
attachment)
● Lens Cap
(墌 pg. 7 for attachment)
● Finger Support
(墌 pg. 6 for
attachment)
* Attach the battery mount cover to protect the battery connector when the battery pack is removed. For the
attachment/detachment, refer to “Charging The Battery Pack” (墌 pg. 10).
NOTE:
In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or
more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to
the camcorder.
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How To Attach The Grip Belt
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the finger support so that
the tally lamp or the flash is unobstructed with
your fingers.
● The grip belt can be attached to the camcorder
even if the finger support is not used. Be careful
not to cover the tally lamp or the flash when
holding camcorder without finger support.
4) Thread the end of the strap through the buckle c.
Open the pad and fold the end of the strap h in
the pad. Then fold the pad.
c
1) Thread the finger support with the end of the strap
g.
g
5) Adjust the grip. (墌 pg. 12)
2) Thread the loop end g through the eyelet a, then
pass the other end of the strap h and the pad
through the loop end h.
a
h
g
3) Thread the end of the strap h through the eyelet
b.
b
h
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How To Attach The Lens Cap
2)
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to
the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the
cap is flush to the camcorder.
1)
3) Attach the lens cap with the cut downward.
● During shooting
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Automatic Demonstration
Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO
MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset).
䡲 Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no
operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is
set to “A” or “M” and no cassette is in the camcorder.
䡲 Performing any operation during the demonstration
stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is
performed for more than 3 minute after that, the
demonstration will resume.
Power Switch
OFF A M
PLAY
䡲 “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder
power is turned off.
䡲 To cancel Automatic Demonstration:
1) Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
2) Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder
fully.
3) Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.
4) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “s SYSTEM”, and
press it. The SYSTEM Menu appears.
5) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “DEMO MODE”,
and press it. The Sub Menu appears.
6) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “OFF”, and press it.
7) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “BRETURN”, and
press it twice. The normal screen appears.
NOTE:
Detach the lens cap to see the actual changes of the
Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor
or viewfinder.
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MENU Wheel
Lock Button
Sub Menu
DEMO MODE
OF F
ON
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GETTING STARTED
CONTENTS
Power ..................................................................................................10
Grip Adjustment .....................................................................................12
Viewfinder Adjustment ...........................................................................12
Tripod Mounting .....................................................................................13
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................................................................13
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ......................................................13
Operation Mode .....................................................................................14
Date/Time Settings ................................................................................15
Loading A Cassette/Unloading A Cassette .................................................16
Loading A Memory Card/Unloading A Memory Card ...................................17
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GETTING STARTED
Power
This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets
you choose the most appropriate source of power.
Do not use provided power supply units with other
equipment.
Charging The Battery Pack
Lock Button
BATT.RELEASE
Tab
Power Switch
CHARGE Lamp
Battery pack
Charging time
BN-V306U
Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V312U
(optional)
Approx. 2 hr. 40 min.
NOTES:
● During charging, the camcorder cannot be
operated.
● If the protective cap is attached to the battery
pack, remove it first.
● When charging the battery pack for the first time
or after a long storage period, the CHARGE Lamp
may not light. In this case, remove the battery
pack from the camcorder, then try charging again.
● If the battery operation time remains extremely
short even after having been fully charged, the
battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.
Please purchase a new one.
● For other notes, 墌 pg. 81.
Using The Battery Pack
Perform step 1 of “Charging The Battery Pack” in the
left column.
To DC connector
AC Adapter
To detach the battery pack...
While sliding and holding the BATT.RELEASE tab to
the right, remove it.
c
Approximate recording time
For GR-DVM96:
To AC outlet
d
1
Open the cover.
With the arrow on the battery pack pointing to
the lens side, push the battery pack slightly
against the battery pack mount a, then slide the
battery pack until it locks in place b.
Battery pack LCD monitor on
Viewfinder on
BN-V306U*
45 min.
55 min.
BN-V312U
1 hr. 40 min.
2 hr.
BN-V840U
4 hr. 50 min.
5 hr. 40 min.
BN-V856U
7 hr. 20 min.
8 hr. 35 min.
For GR-DVM76:
2
Set the Power Switch to “OFF” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
3
4
5
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder c.
BN-V306U*
50 min.
1 hr. 05 min.
Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet d.
BN-V312U
1 hr. 50 min.
2 hr. 15 min.
6
When the CHARGE Lamp stops blinking but
stays lit, charging is finished.
7
8
Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.
The CHARGE Lamp on the camcorder blinks to
indicate charging has started.
Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
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Battery pack LCD monitor on
Viewfinder on
BN-V840U
5 hr. 20 min.
6 hr. 40 min.
BN-V856U
8 hr. 10 min.
10 hr. 10 min.
* Provided
NOTES:
● Recording time is reduced significantly under the
following conditions:
• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged
repeatedly.
• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
● Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.
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INFORMATION:
The optional extended-use battery pack kit is a set
composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/
Charger:
VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15U
AC Power Adapter/Charger
VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80U
AC Power Adapter/Charger
Read the kit’s instruction manual before using.
Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC
Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or
BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and
supply power directly to the camcorder.
ATTENTION:
Before detaching the power source, make sure
that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to
do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.
Using AC Power
About Batteries
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart,
or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may
cause a fire or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals
to come in contact with metals, as this can result in
a short circuit and possibly start a fire.
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder a.
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large
power capacity. However, when one is exposed to
cold temperatures (below 10°C/50°F), its usage time
becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this
happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or
other warm, protected place for a short time, then
re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery
pack itself is not cold, it should not affect
performance.
(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery
pack does not come in direct contact with it.)
Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet b.
For other notes, 墌 pg. 81.
AC Adapter
To DC
connector
a
To AC outlet
Open the cover.
b
1
2
11
NOTES:
● The provided AC Adapter features automatic
voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to
240 V.
● For other notes, 墌 pg. 81.
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GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Grip Adjustment
1
2
Loosen the belt.
3
Hung your third and little fingers on the finger
support so that the tally lamp or the flash is
unobstructed with your fingers.
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp
the grip.
Viewfinder Adjustment
1
Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
2
3
Pull out the viewfinder fully.
Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
PLAY
OFF A M
Power Switch
Lock Button
4
Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to
easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button,
Power Switch and Power Zoom Ring. Be sure to
tighten the belt to your preference.
PAUSE
Diopter Adjustment
Control
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Tripod Mounting
Align the screw on the tripod with the camcorder’s
mounting socket. Then tighten the screw.
● Some tripods are not equipped with studs.
13
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder
While using the LCD monitor:
Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Open
the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270º (90º
downward, 180º upward).
While using the viewfinder:
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.
Pull out the viewfinder fully.
● Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a
click, otherwise it may be pushed back in during
use.
180˚
CAUTION:
When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend
its legs to stabilize the camcorder. It is not advised
to use small sized tripods. This may cause damage
to the unit by falling over.
90˚
Brightness Adjustment Of The
Display
Rotate the MENU (MENU/BRIGHT) Wheel until the
bright level indicator on the display moves and the
appropriate brightness is reached.
BR I GHT
MENU/
BRIGHT Wheel
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GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Operation Mode
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position
To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to
any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
POWER
Lamp
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
VIDEO:
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a
tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “
/
”
(墌 pg. 50), still images are recorded both on the
tape and the memory card.
MEMORY:
● Allows you to record on a memory card or
access data stored on a memory card.
● When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, the
currently selected image size appears.
Power Switch
OFF A M
PLAY
1024
Lock Button
Choose the appropriate operation mode according
to your preference using the Power Switch and
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.
Power Switch Position
A (Full Auto Recording):
Allows you to record using NO special effects or
manual adjustments. Suitable for standard
recording.
“A” appears on the display.
M (Manual Recording):
Allows you to set various recording functions
using the Menus. (墌 pg. 38)
If you want more creative capabilities than Full
Auto Recording, try this mode.
There is no indication on the display.
OFF:
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
P:
● Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.
● Allows you to display a still image stored in the
memory card or to transfer a still image stored in
the memory card to a PC.
● Allows you to set various playback functions
using the Menus. (墌 pg. 38)
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Date/Time Settings
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times,
but its display can be turned on or off during
playback. (墌 pg. 38, 49)
15
5
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CLOCK
ADJ.”, and press it. The parameter for “Month” is
highlighted.
6
Rotate the MENU Wheel to input the month, and
press it. Repeat to input the day, year, hour and
minute.
POWER Lamp
CLOCK
ADJ .
D E C 25 ' 02
5: 3 0 PM
Power Switch
OFF A M
PLAY
7
Lock Button
MENU Wheel
1
Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2
Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
3
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
W I PE / FADER
PROGRAM AE
EXPOSURE
W. BAL ANC E
CAMERA
MANUA L
SYSTEM
D I SPL AY
DSC
END
4
OF F
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select
“n DISPLAY”, and press it. The DISPLAY Menu
appears.
ON SCRE E N
DATE / T I ME
T I ME CODE
CLOCK
ADJ .
– LCD / TV
– AU T O
– OF F
D E C 25 ' 02
5: 3 0 PM
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “BRETURN”,
and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery
To store the date/time in memory, the clock’s
rechargeable lithium battery is integrated in the
camcorder. While the camcorder is connected to an
AC outlet using the AC Adapter, or while the battery
pack attached to the camcorder continues to supply
power, the clock’s rechargeable lithium battery is
always charged. However, if the camcorder is not
used for approx. 3 months, the clock’s lithium
battery will become discharged and the date/time
stored in memory will be lost. When this occurs, first
connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC
Adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock’s
rechargeable lithium battery. Then perform the date/
time setting before using the camcorder.
Note that the camcorder can be used without setting
the date/time.
NOTE:
Even if you select “CLOCK ADJ.”, if the parameter is
not highlighted, the camcorder’s internal clock
continues to operate. Once you move the highlight
bar to the first date/time parameter (month), the
clock stops. When you finish setting the minute and
press the MENU Wheel in, the date and time begin
operation from the date and time you have just set.
RETURN
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GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Loading A Cassette
/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or
eject a cassette.
1
2
3
Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the
direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette
holder cover open until it locks. The cassette
holder opens automatically.
● Do not touch internal components.
Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE”
to close the cassette holder.
● Be sure to press only the section labelled
“PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder;
touching other parts may cause your finger to
get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in
injury or product damage.
● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely
before closing the cassette holder cover.
● When the battery pack’s charge is low, you
may not be able to close the cassette holder
cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery
pack with a fully charged one or use AC power
before continuing.
Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it
locks into place.
Cassette holder cover
Cassette holder
Make sure the
window side is
facing out.
PUSH HERE
To protect valuable recordings…
Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape
in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the tape
from being recorded over. To record on this tape,
slide the tab back to “REC” before loading it.
Approximate recording time
Tape
Recording mode
SP
LP
30 min.
30 min.
45 min.
60 min.
60 min.
90 min.
80 min.
80 min.
120 min.
To switch the recording mode, refer to page 38 and
44.
NOTES:
● It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to
open. Do not apply force.
● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder
does not open, close the cassette holder cover and
try again. If the cassette holder still does not open,
turn the camcorder off then on again.
● If the tape does not load properly, open the
cassette holder cover fully and remove the
cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.
● When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a
cold place to a warm environment, wait a short
time before opening the cassette holder cover.
● Closing the cassette holder cover before the
cassette holder recedes may cause damage to the
camcorder.
● Even when the camcorder is switched off, a
cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the
cassette holder is closed with the camcorder
switched off, however, it may not recede. It is
recommended to turn the power on before
loading or unloading.
● When resuming recording, once you open the
cassette holder cover a blank portion will be
recorded on the tape or a previously recorded
scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of
whether the cassette holder came out or not. See
“Recording From The Middle Of A Tape”
(墌 pg. 21).
OPEN/EJECT Switch
Erase protection tab
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Loading A Memory Card
/Unloading A Memory Card
The provided memory card is already inserted in the
camcorder at the time of purchase.
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To protect valuable files (available only for SD
Memory Card)…
Write/erase protection
tab
Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the
memory card in the direction of “LOCK”. This
prevents the memory card from being recorded over.
To record on this memory card, slide the tab back to
the position opposite to “LOCK” before loading it.
Card Cover
NOTES:
● Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked
“
” or MultiMediaCards marked
“
”.
● Some brands of memory cards are not compatible
with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory
card, consult its manufacturer or dealer.
● Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to
FORMAT the card. (墌 pg. 36)
ATTENTION:
Do not insert or remove the memory card while the
camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the
memory card to be corrupted or cause the
camcorder to become unable to recognize whether
or not the card is installed.
Clipped edge
Memory card
Label
1
2
3
Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
4
Close the card cover.
Open the card cover.
To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its
clipped edge first.
To unload a memory card, push it once. After the
memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it
out.
● Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side
of the label.
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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
CONTENTS
VIDEO RECORDING ..................................................................................... 19
Basic Recording ....................................................................................... 19
Tape Remaining Time ............................................................................... 19
Zooming ................................................................................................ 20
Journalistic Shooting ................................................................................ 20
Self-Recording ........................................................................................ 20
Time Code .............................................................................................. 21
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ....................................................... 21
VIDEO PLAYBACK ....................................................................................... 22
Normal Playback ..................................................................................... 22
Still Playback .......................................................................................... 22
Shuttle Search ......................................................................................... 22
Frame-By-Frame Playback ........................................................................ 22
Blank Search ........................................................................................... 23
Connections To A TV Or VCR .................................................................... 24
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Tape Remaining Time
Basic Recording
NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed
below:
● Power (墌 pg. 10)
● Loading A Cassette (墌 pg. 16)
● Remove the lens cap (墌 pg. 7)
POWER Lamp
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Approximate tape remaining time appears on the
display. “– – min” means the camcorder is
calculating the remaining time. When the remaining
time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts
blinking.
25 min
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
min
90 min
89 min
3 min
1 min
2 min
(Now calculating)
0 min
Recording Start/
Stop Button
Power Switch
PLAY
OFF A M
MENU Wheel
Lock Button
Tally Lamp
1
2
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
3
Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
● The POWER Lamp lights and the camcorder
enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is
displayed.
4
To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button. The Tally Lamp lights and “T REC”
appears on the display while recording is in
progress.
5
To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button again. The camcorder re-enters the
Record-Standby mode.
(Blinking)
(Blinking) (Blinking)
NOTES:
● The image will not appear simultaneously on the
LCD monitor and the viewfinder.
● If the Record-Standby mode continues for
5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off
automatically. To turn the camcorder on again,
push back and pull out the viewfinder again or
close and re-open the LCD monitor.
● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:
• When power is supplied from a battery: the
“
” battery indicator is displayed.
(墌 pg. 100)
• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the
“
” battery indicator does not appear.
● When a blank portion is left between recorded
scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted
and errors may occur when editing the tape. To
avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle
Of A Tape” (墌 pg. 21).
● To turn the Tally Lamp or beep sounds off,
墌 pg. 38, 48.
● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, 墌 pg. 38, 44.
● For other notes, 墌 pg. 81.
Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
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VIDEO RECORDING (cont.)
Zooming
Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous
change in image magnification.
Zoom In
Turn the Power Zoom Ring towards “T”.
Zoom Out
Turn the Power Zoom Ring towards “W”.
● The further you turn the Power Zoom Ring, the
quicker the zoom action.
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
1 xW
T
1 0 xW
T
20xW
T
40xW
T
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)
10x W
T
Digital zoom
zone
10X (optical)
zoom zone
Approximate zoom ratio
Power Zoom
Ring
PLAY
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OFF A M
NOTES:
● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming.
In this case, set the zoom while in RecordStandby, lock the focus by using the manual focus
(墌 pg. 55), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
● Zooming is possible to a maximum of 200X, or it
can be switched to 10X magnification using the
optical zoom. (墌 pg. 44)
● Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through
Digital image processing, and is therefore called
Digital Zoom.
● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may
suffer.
● Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/
MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2”) to
the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom
Ring is set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE
MACRO” in MANUAL Menu on page 46.
● For other notes, 墌 pg. 81.
Journalistic Shooting
In some
situations,
different shooting
angles may
provide more
dramatic results.
Hold the
camcorder in the
desired position
and tilt the LCD
monitor in the
most convenient
direction. It can
rotate 270º (90º
downward, 180º
upward).
Self-Recording
You can shoot yourself while viewing
your own image in the LCD monitor.
Open the LCD monitor and tilt it
upward 180º so that it faces forward,
then point the lens toward yourself and
start recording.
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Time Code
During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded
scene on the tape during playback.
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00”
(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code
continues from the last time code number.
To perform Random Assemble Editing (墌 pg. 73 – 77), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank
portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time
code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as
those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform “Recording From The Middle Of A
Tape” below in the following cases;
● When shooting again after playing back a
Display
Frames are not
recorded tape.
displayed during
● When power shuts off during shooting.
recording.
● When a tape is removed and re-inserted during
shooting.
Minutes
● When shooting using a partially recorded tape.
Seconds
● When shooting on a blank portion located
partway through the tape.
Frames
● When shooting again after shooting a scene then
(30 frames = 1 second)
12 : 34 : 24
opening/closing the cassette holder cover.
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (墌 pg. 23) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then
engage the Still Playback mode. (墌 pg. 22)
2) Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start
recording.
NOTES:
● The time code cannot be reset.
● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly.
● The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg. 49)
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
Time code
00:00:00
Tape
Time code
05:43:21
Already recorded scene
Shooting start point
Time code
00:00:00
Newly recorded scene
Blank
Shooting stop point
Shooting start point
Proper recording
Time code
00:00:00
Tape
Time code
05:43:21
Already recorded scene
Shooting start point
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Shooting start point
Time code
05:44:00
Latest scene
Shooting start point
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VIDEO PLAYBACK
To control the speaker volume…
Turn the Power Zoom Ring toward “T” to turn up the
volume, or toward “W” to turn down the volume.
Normal Playback
Stop Button
(8)
Rewind Button (3)
Play/Pause Button (4/9)
Fast-Forward Button
(5)
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch
Power Switch
PLAY
OFF A M
Speaker
Lock Button
Power Zoom Ring
(Speaker Volume
Control)
1
2
3
Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)
4
5
To start playback, press 4/9.
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
To stop playback, press 8.
● During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or
5 to fast-forward the tape.
NOTES:
● If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power
is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off
automatically. To turn on again, set the Power
Switch to “OFF”, then to “P”.
● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD
monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.
(墌 pg. 24)
● You can also view the playback picture on the
LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed
against the camcorder body.
● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:
• When power is supplied from a battery: the
“
” battery indicator is displayed.
(墌 pg. 100)
• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the
“
” battery indicator does not appear.
• During Stop mode, none of the indications are
displayed.
● When a cable is connected to the AV connector,
the sound is not heard from the speaker.
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Still Playback
Pauses during video playback.
1) Press 4/9 during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9 again.
● If still playback continues for more than about
3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is
automatically engaged.
● When 4/9 is pressed, the image may not
pause immediately while the camcorder
stabilizes the still image.
Shuttle Search
Allows high-speed search in either direction during
video playback.
1) During playback, press 5 for forward search,
or 3 for reverse search.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.
● During playback, press and hold 5 or 3.
The search continues as long as you hold the
button. Once you release the button, normal
playback resumes.
● A slight mosaic effect appears on the display
during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.
ATTENTION:
During Shuttle Search, parts of
the picture may not be clearly
visible, particularly on the left
side of the screen.
Frame-By-Frame Playback
Allows frame-by-frame search.
1) Engage Still Playback.
2) During Still Playback, rotate the MENU Wheel
toward “+” for forward Frame-By-Frame
Playback, or towards “–” for reverse Frame-ByFrame Playback.
3) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.
● You can also use the provided remote control
for Frame-By-Frame Playback. (墌 pg. 68)
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Blank Search
Helps you find where you should start recording in
the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption.
(墌 pg. 21)
Stop Button (8)
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
Power Switch
OFF A M
PLAY
MENU Wheel
Lock Button
1
2
3
Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)
4
Press the MENU
Wheel in. The Menu
Screen appears.
5
Rotate the MENU
Wheel to select
“t VIDEO”, and
press it. The VIDEO
Menu appears.
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
V I DEO
SYSTEM
D I SPL AY
END
SOUND MODE
12B I T MODE
SYNCHRO
REC MODE
BLANK S RCH
COPY
7
Rotate the MENU
Wheel to select
“BLANK SRCH”, and
press it. The Sub
Menu appears.
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BLANK SRCH
BLANK SRCH – CANCEL
EXECUTE
Rotate the MENU
5
Wheel to select
“EXECUTE”, and
press it.
BLANK SEARCH
● The “BLANK
SEARCH”
indication appears
blinking and the
camcorder automatically starts reverse or
forward search, then stops at the spot which is
about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning
of the detected blank portion.
● To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8.
NOTES:
● In step 7, if the current position is at a blank
portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse
direction. If the current position is at a recorded
portion, the camcorder searches in the forward
direction.
● Blank Search does not work if “HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE” has
appeared with the tape.
● If the beginning or end of the tape is reached
during Blank Search, the camcorder stops
automatically.
● A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of
tape may not be detected.
● The detected blank portion may be located
between recorded scenes. Before you start
recording, make sure there is no recorded scene
after the blank portion.
Slow-Motion Playback
Playback Zoom
Playback Special Effects
Available only with the remote control (provided).
(墌 pg. 68, 69)
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VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.)
Connections To A TV Or VCR
These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV
instruction manuals.
A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors
To TV or VCR
TV
VCR
White to AUDIO L IN*
Red to AUDIO R IN*
Connector Cover**
Audio/Video cable
(provided)
To AV
Yellow to VIDEO IN
* The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only.
** When connecting the cables, open this cover.
B. Connction to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors
To AV
To TV or VCR
White to AUDIO L IN*
Audio/Video cable
(provided)
TV
Connector Covers**
Red to AUDIO R IN*
Yellow: Not connected
VCR
To S-VIDEO IN
S-Video cable
(optional)
To S-VIDEO
* The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only.
** When connecting the cables, open these covers.
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2
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Make sure all units are turned off.
NOTE:
Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown
in the illustration. (墌 pg. 24)
If using a VCR, go to step 3.
If not, go to step 4.
How to open the LCD monitor when using the
connectors beneath the cover...
3
Connect the VCR output to the TV input,
referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.
4
5
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
1) Open the connector cover.
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the
TV to its VIDEO mode.
To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV…
● Date/Time
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
(墌 pg. 49)
Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn
on/off the date indication.
● Time Code
Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”. (墌 pg. 49)
● Playback sound mode, tape speed and tape
running displays for video playback
Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(墌 pg. 49)
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the
power supply instead of the battery pack.
(墌 pg. 11)
● The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the
YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC
Service Center described on the sheet included in
the package for details on its availability. Make
sure to connect the end with a core filter to the
camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.
● To monitor the picture and sound from the
camcorder without inserting a tape or memory
card, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “A” or
“M”, then set your TV to the appropriate input
mode.
● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound
when the camcorder is turned on.
● If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially
shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the
TV as interference will occur in the camcorder
playback picture.
● While the Audio/Video cable is connected to the
AV connector, sound cannot be heard from the
speaker.
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2) Pull out the connector cover fully.
3) Rotate the connector cover 90° to the left.
4) Open the LCD Monitor.
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RECORDING & PLAYBACK
CONTENTS
D.S.C. RECORDING ...................................................................................... 27
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ............................................................... 27
D.S.C. PLAYBACK ........................................................................................ 28
Normal Playback Of Images ..................................................................... 28
Auto Playback Of Images ......................................................................... 28
Playback Of Video Clips (GR-DVM96 only) ................................................ 29
Playback Of Digital Sound Effects (GR-DVM96 only) ................................... 29
Index Playback Of Files ........................................................................... 30
Viewing File Information .......................................................................... 30
Removing On-Screen Display .................................................................... 31
Protecting Files ....................................................................................... 31
Deleting Files .......................................................................................... 33
Making A New Folder .............................................................................. 34
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ................................................... 34
Initializing A Memory Card ....................................................................... 36
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Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)
A
You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still
Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored
in the memory card.
NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed
below:
● Power (墌 pg. 10)
● Loading A Memory Card (墌 pg. 17)
● Remove the lens cap (墌 pg. 7)
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
Power Switch
OFF A M
PLAY
Lock Button
SNAPSHOT Button
1
2
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3
Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
4
Press SNAPSHOT. The “O” indication
appears while the snapshot is being taken.
● Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode
with no frame.
● To delete unwanted still images, refer to
“Deleting Files” (墌 pg. 33).
● When you do not want to hear the shutter
sound, set “BEEP” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 48)
● To change the Image Size and/or Picture
Quality, 墌 pg. 50.
Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
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1024
A
B
C
D
E
15
DE
C
B
Image Size (墌 pg. 50, 97)
Shooting Icon (墌 pg. 97)
Card Icon (墌 pg. 97)
Picture Quality (墌 pg. 50, 97)
Remaining Number Of Shots (墌 pg. 97)
NOTES:
● Even if “DIS” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 46), the
Stabilizer will be disabled.
● If Snapshot recording is not possible, “O”
blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.
● If Program AE with special effects (墌 pg. 42) is
engaged, certain modes of Program AE with
special effects are disabled during Snapshot
recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.
● If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes
when the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and
power is supplied from the battery pack, the
camcorder shuts off automatically to save power.
To perform shooting again, push back and pull out
the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD
monitor.
● The Motor Drive mode (墌 pg. 53) is disabled
when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to
“MEMORY”.
● When a cable is connected to the AV connector,
the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker,
however it is recorded onto the tape.
● Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design
rule for Camera File system). They do not have any
compatibility with devices which are not
compliant to DCF.
Snapshot mode with
no frame
There is the sound of
a shutter closing.
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Normal Playback Of Images
Images shot with the camcorder are automatically
numbered, then stored in numerical order in the
memory card. You can view the stored images, one
at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.
Stop Button (8)/
Rewind Button (3)
SELECT Button
(GR-DVM96 only)
Play/Pause Button (4/9)
Fast-Forward Button
(5)
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch
Power Switch
● Images shot in a file size other than “640 x 480”,
“1024 x 768” and “1280 x 960” (GR-DVM96
only) with another devices will be displayed
thumbnail images. These thumbnail images
cannot be transferred to a PC.
● Images shot with devices (such as
JVC GR-DVM70) that are not compatible with
DCF cannot be viewed with this
camcorder; “UNSUPPORTED FILES” will be
displayed.
Auto Playback Of Images
You can run through all the images stored in
memory card automatically.
1
Perform steps 1 – 6 in “Normal Playback Of
Images”.
2
Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.
● If you press 3 during Auto Playback, files
are displayed in descending order.
● If you press 5 during Auto Playback, files
are displayed in ascending order.
3
To end Auto Playback, press 8.
OFF A M
PLAY
MENU Wheel
Lock Button
1
2
3
Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)
4
Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or
SOUND) which has been played back at the
last time is displayed.
5
If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,
(墌 pg. 29)) or the digital sound playback
(SOUND, (墌 pg. 29)) screen appears, press
SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.
6
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “IMAGE”, and
press it. The image playback screen (IMAGE)
appears.
7
Press 3 to display the previous file. Press 5
to display the next file.
● Pressing INFO gives you details on the
displayed file. (墌 pg. 30)
● You can also look for the desired file using
Index Screen. (墌 pg. 30)
● You can turn off the on-screen playback
display. (墌 pg. 31)
[For Normal Playback]
To display the next image
[For Auto Playback]
Image playback screen
(IMAGE)
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
NOTES:
● Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a
low-numbered one, this will not overwrite an
existing image, because new images are
automatically stored after the last-recorded one.
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image
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Playback Of Video Clips
(GR-DVM96 only)
You can view video clips (墌 pg. 60) stored in the
memory card.
1
2
3
Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)
4
Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or
SOUND) which has been played back at the
last time is displayed.
5
If the image playback (IMAGE) or the digital
sound playback (SOUND) screen appears, press
SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.
6
Rotate the MENU
Wheel to select
“E-MAIL CLIP”, and
press it. The video clip
playback screen
(E-MAIL CLIP)
appears.
7
8
9
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
E-MAIL CLIP
Press 3 to select the
previous file. Press 5 to select the next file.
● Pressing INFO gives you details on the
displayed file. (墌 pg. 30)
● You can also look for the desired file using
Index Screen. (墌 pg. 30)
To start playback, press 4/9.
To stop playback, press 8.
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Playback Of Digital Sound Effects
(GR-DVM96 only)
12 sound effects are pre-stored in the provided
memory card. You can listen to the sound effects
stored in the memory card. The sound effects can be
also dubbed onto a tape. (墌 pg. 59)
EXPLOSION
SIREN
LAUGHTER
RACE CAR
DOOR BELL
BUZZER
FANFARE
APPLAUSE
CHEERS
BOING
SCREAM
JEERS
Explosion
Siren
Laughter
Racing car
Door bell
Buzzer
Fanfare
Applause
Cheers
Boing
Scream
Jeers
1
2
3
Load the provided memory card. (墌 pg. 17)
4
Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or
SOUND) which has been played back at the
last time is displayed.
5
If the image playback (IMAGE) or the video clip
playback (E-MAIL CLIP) screen appears, press
SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.
6
Rotate the MENU
Wheel to select
“SOUND”, and press
it. The digital sound
playback screen
(SOUND) appears.
7
To play back to the
sound effect, press
4/9.
● All the sounds are played back in ascending
order.
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
SOUND
NOTES:
● In the digital sound playback screen,
• Press 3 to select the previous file. Press 5
to select the next file.
• Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed
file. (墌 pg. 30)
● You can also look for the desired file using Index
Screen. (墌 pg. 30)
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)
Index Playback Of Files
You can view several different files stored in the
memory card at a time. This browsing capability
makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.
1
For Index Playback of image files, perform 1 – 6
in “Normal Playback Of Images” (墌 pg. 28).
For Index Playback of video clip files, perform
1 – 6 in “Playback Of Video Clips (GR-DVM96
only)” (墌 pg. 29).
For Index Playback of sound files, perform 1 – 6
in “Playback Of Digital Sound Effects
(GR-DVM96 only)” (墌 pg. 29).
2
Press INDEX. The Index Screen of the selected
type of file appears.
Selected file
Viewing File Information
You can get the relevant file information by pressing
the INFO Button during normal playback or Index
Playback.
DCF
FOLDER
FILE
DATE
SIZE
QUALITY
TIME
PROTECT
Index number
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Folder and file number (IMAGE only)
Folder name (墌 pg. 34)
File name (墌 pg. 34)
Date the file was made
Image size (IMAGE/E-MAIL CLIP
only)
: Picture quality (IMAGE only)
: Playback time (E-MAIL CLIP/SOUND
only)
: When set to “ON”, the file is
protected from accidental erasure.
(墌 pg. 31)
Information Screen
Index Screen
Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the frame to
the desired file.
● Pressing 5 displays the next page and 3
displays the previous page.
Press the MENU Wheel in. The selected file is
displayed.
● Pressing INFO gives you details on the
displayed file. (墌 right column)
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:
:
:
:
:
DCF
FOL DER
F I LE
DA T E
S I ZE
QUA L I T Y
P RO T E C T
: 100 - 0010
: 1 0 0 J V CGR
: DVC 0 0 0 1 0
: OCT 0 3 ' 0 2
: 1 0 2 4X7 6 8
: F I NE
: OF F
● Press the INFO Button again to close the
Information Screen.
NOTE:
With images shot with other devices or processed on
a PC, “QUALITY: – – –” will be displayed.
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Removing On-Screen Display
1
Perform steps 1 – 6 of “Normal Playback Of
Images” (墌 pg. 28).
2
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
3
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select
“n DISPLAY”, and press it. The Sub Menu
appears.
4
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “OFF”, and
press it. The operation mode indicator and
battery indicator (
) disappear.
● To display the indicators again, select “ON”.
Protecting Files
The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental
erasure of files.
SELECT Button
(GR-DVM96 only)
Rewind Button (3)
Fast-Forward Button (5)
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
Operation mode indicator
Power Switch
Battery indicator
OFF A M
PLAY
MENU Wheel
ME NU
D I SPLAY
OF F
ON
RETURN
31
Lock Button
1
2
3
Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)
4
Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or
SOUND) which has been played back at the
last time is displayed.
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
If you want to select another type of file, go to
step 5.
If not, go to step 7.
5
Press SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen
appears.
6
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired
type of file, and press it.
7
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
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8
Rotate the MENU
Wheel to select
“PROTECT”, and press
it. The Sub Menu
appears.
D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)
To Remove Protection
MENU
PROTECT
DELETE
DPOF
NO . RESET
FORMAT
D I SPLAY
END
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 8 in
“Protecting Files” (墌 pg. 31).
To remove protection from the currently
displayed file
9
To protect the currently displayed file
9
Rotate the MENU
Wheel to select
“CURRENT”, and
press it. The PROTECT
screen appears.
10
PROTECT
ME NU
CURRENT
PROT . AL L
CANC . AL L
10
11
11
Rotate the MENU
P ROTECT
Wheel to select
“EXECUTE”, and press
it.
PROTECTED
● To cancel
protection, select
RETURN
“RETURN”.
● Repeat steps 10 and
11 for all files you want to protect.
Press 3 or 5 to select the desired file.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”,
and press it.
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
● Repeat steps 10 and 11 for all files you want to
remove protection.
RETURN
Press 3 or 5
to select the desired
file.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CURRENT”,
and press it. The PROTECT screen appears.
To remove protection from all files stored
in the memory card
9
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CANC.ALL”,
and press it. The PROTECT screen appears.
10
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”,
and press it.
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
To protect all files stored in the memory
card
9
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “PROT.ALL”,
and press it. The PROTECT screen appears.
10
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”,
and press it.
● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.
NOTES:
● If the “
” mark appears, the currently displayed
file is protected.
● When the memory card is initialized or corrupted,
even protected files are deleted. If you do not want
to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and
save them.
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To delete the currently displayed file
Deleting Files
9
Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a
time or all at once.
SELECT Button
(GR-DVM96 only)
Rewind Button (3)
Fast-Forward Button (5)
Rotate the MENU
Wheel to select
“CURRENT”, and
press it. The DELETE
screen appears.
10
ME NU
DELETE
CURRENT
ALL
RETURN
Press 3 or 5
to select the desired
file.
11
Rotate the MENU
Wheel to select
“EXECUTE”, and press
it.
● To cancel deletion,
select “RETURN”.
● Repeat steps 10 and
11 for all files you
want to delete.
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch
Power Switch
OFF A M
PLAY
D ELETE
DELETE?
EXECUTE
RETURN
NOTE:
If the “
” mark appears, the selected file is
protected and cannot be deleted.
MENU Wheel
Lock Button
To delete all files stored in the memory
card
9
1
2
3
Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)
4
Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or
SOUND) which has been played back at the
last time is displayed.
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
If you want to select another type of file, go to
step 5.
If not, go to step 7.
5
Press SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen
appears.
6
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired
type of file, and press it.
7
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
8
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “DELETE”, and
press it. The Sub Menu appears.
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Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ALL”, and
press it. The DELETE screen appears.
10
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”,
and press it.
● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.
NOTES:
● Protected files (墌 pg. 31) cannot be deleted with
the above operation. To delete them, remove
protection first.
● Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored.
Check files before deleting.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the memory card or perform any
other operation (such as turning off the
camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use
the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may
be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted
during deletion. If the memory card becomes
corrupted, initialize it. (墌 pg. 36)
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)
Making A New Folder
New still pictures you are going to take can be
separated from previously shot pictures by resetting
the file name to DVC00001; these new pictures will
be stored in a new folder.
1
2
3
Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)
4
Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or
SOUND) which has been played back at the
last time is displayed.
5
If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,
(墌 pg. 29)) or the digital sound playback
(SOUND, (墌 pg. 29)) screen appears, press
SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.
6
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “IMAGE”, and
press it. The image playback screen (IMAGE)
appears.
7
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
8
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “NO. RESET”,
and press it. The NO. RESET screen appears.
9
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”,
and press it. The new folder (such as
“101JVCGR”) will be made and the file made of
the next shot starts from DVC00001.
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Folder and File names
Each time shooting takes place, a file name is made
using a number which is larger by one than the
largest number of the file names which are in use.
Even if you delete an image file with a number in the
middle of range, the number will not be used for a
new shot; a gap will remain in the numerical
sequence. If the file name reaches DVC09999, a
new folder (such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and
the file name will start again from DVC00001.
Setting Print Information (DPOF
Setting)
This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF
(Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to
support future systems such as automatic printing.
You can select one of the 2 print information settings
for images stored in the memory card: “To Print All
Still Images (One Print For Each)” or “To Print By
Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints”.
NOTES:
● If you load a memory card already set as shown
below in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will
make prints of the selected still images
automatically.
● To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them
to a memory card. (墌 pg. 65)
To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)
1
2
3
Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)
4
Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or
SOUND) which has been played back at the
last time is displayed.
5
If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,
(墌 pg. 29)) or the digital sound playback
(SOUND, (墌 pg. 29)) screen appears, press
SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.
6
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “IMAGE”, and
press it. The image playback screen (IMAGE)
appears.
7
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
8
Rotate the MENU
Wheel to select
“DPOF”, and press it.
The Sub Menu
appears.
9
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Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
ME NU
DPOF
CURRENT
AL L 1
RESET
RETURN
Rotate the MENU
Wheel to select
“ALL 1”, and press it.
The DPOF screen appears.
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Rotate the MENU
DPOF
Wheel to select
“EXECUTE”, and press
it. The normal
AL L 1 ?
playback screen
appears.
EXECUTE
RETURN
● To cancel selection,
rotate the MENU
Wheel to select “RETURN”, and press it.
To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number
Of Prints
1
Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images
(One Print For Each)” (墌 pg. 34).
2
Rotate the MENU
Wheel to select
“CURRENT”, and
press it. The DPOF
screen appears.
3
Press 3 or 5 to
select the desired file.
4
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the number
indication (00), and press it.
5
Select the number of
DPOF
prints by rotating the
MENU Wheel and
press it.
SHEETS
● Repeat steps 3
through 5 for the
05
desired number of
prints.
● The number of prints can be set up to 15.
● To correct the number of prints, select the
image again and change the number.
6
Rotate the MENU
Wheel to select
“RETURN”, and press
it. The “SAVE?”
appears.
● If you did not
change any settings
in step 3 through 5,
the Menu Screen reappears.
7
DPOF
35
To Reset The Number Of Prints
1
Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images
(One Print For Each)” (墌 pg. 34).
2
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “RESET”, and
press it. The DPOF screen appears.
3
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”,
and press it. The normal playback screen
appears.
● To cancel selection, rotate the MENU Wheel to
select “RETURN”, and press it.
● The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still
images.
CAUTION:
While performing the above, never disconnect
power, as this may cause the memory card to be
corrupted.
SHEETS
00
RETURN
DPOF
SAVE?
EXECUTE
CANCEL
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE” to
save the setting you have just made, and press it.
● To cancel selection, rotate the MENU Wheel to
select “CANCEL”, and press it.
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)
Initializing A Memory Card
You can initialize a memory card anytime.
After initializing, all files and data stored in the
memory card, including those which have been
protected, are cleared.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
Power Switch
6
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”,
and press it. The memory card is initialized.
● When initialization is finished, “NO IMAGES
STORED”, “NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED” or
“NO SOUND FILES” appears.
● To cancel initialization, rotate the MENU
Wheel to select “RETURN” and press it.
CAUTION:
Do not perform any other operation (such as
turning off the camcorder) during initialization.
Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as
the memory card may be corrupted if the battery
becomes exhausted during initialization. If the
memory card becomes corrupted initialize it.
OFF A M
PLAY
Lock Button
MENU Wheel
1
2
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3
Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
4
Press the MENU
Wheel in. The Menu
Screen appears.
5
Rotate the MENU
Wheel to select
“FORMAT”, and press
it. The FORMAT
screen appears.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
MENU
PROTECT
DELETE
DPOF
NO . RESET
FORMAT
D I SPLAY
END
F ORMAT
ERASE AL L
EX I ST I NG DATA?
EXECUTE
RETURN
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ADVANCED FEATURES
CONTENTS
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ............................................................ 38
Changing The Menu Settings ........................................................................ 38
RECORDING MENUS .................................................................................... 40
Wipe Or Fader Effects ................................................................................ 40
Program AE With Special Effects ................................................................... 42
Exposure Control ....................................................................................... 43
White Balance Adjustment ........................................................................... 43
PLAYBACK MENUS ...................................................................................... 51
FEATURES FOR RECORDING ......................................................................... 53
Night-Alive .............................................................................................. 53
Snapshot (For Video Recording) .................................................................... 53
Snapshot Flash ......................................................................................... 54
Flash Brightness Adjustment ........................................................................ 54
Auto Focus ............................................................................................... 55
Manual Focus ........................................................................................... 55
Exposure Control ....................................................................................... 56
Iris Lock .................................................................................................. 57
Backlight Compensation .............................................................................. 57
White Balance Adjustment ........................................................................... 58
Manual White Balance Adjustment ................................................................ 58
Recording Digital Sound Effects (GR-DVM96 only) ............................................ 59
E-Mail Clip Recording (GR-DVM96 only) ......................................................... 60
DUBBING ................................................................................................... 62
Dubbing To A VCR ..................................................................................... 62
Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV IN Connector (Digital Dubbing) .......... 63
Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV OUT Connector (Digital Dubbing) .... 64
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card .............................. 65
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ............................................................. 66
Audio Dubbing .......................................................................................... 70
Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects (GR-DVM96 only) .............................. 71
Insert Editing ............................................................................................ 72
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] .............................................................. 73
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ............................................................................... 78
Connection To A Personal Computer ............................................................... 78
Using The Camcorder As A WebCam (GR-DVM96 only) ...................................... 79
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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
Changing The Menu Settings
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, onscreen menu system that simplifies many of the
more detailed camcorder settings. (墌 pg. 40 – 52)
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired
function, and press it. The selected function
menu appears.
5
Setting procedure hereafter depends on the
selected function.
Menus without Sub Menus
— v WIPE/FADER, r PROGRAM AE,
p EXPOSURE, u W. BALANCE
Power Switch
PLAY
4
OFF A M
1) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired
parameter.
Example: r PROGRAM AE Menu
Selected function icon is
displayed in reverse.
Lock Button
䊱
SNOW
SPOT L I GHT
TW I L I GHT
SEP I A
MONOT ONE
CLASS I C F I LM
STROB E
SL OW 4 X
SL OW 10 X
䊲
MENU Wheel
1
Selected parameter
For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:
● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”
or “MEMORY”.
● Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
For Video Playback Menus:
● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
● Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
● For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to “D.S.C.
PLAYBACK” (墌 pg. 28).
2
Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
3
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
W I PE / FADER
PROGRAM AE
EXPOSURE
W. BAL ANC E
CAMERA
MANUA L
SYSTEM
D I SPL AY
DSC
END
V I DEO
SYSTEM
D I SPL AY
OF F
SOUND MODE
12B I T MODE
SYNCHRO
REC MODE
BLANK S RCH
COPY
2) Press the MENU Wheel in. Selection is complete.
The Menu Screen returns.
● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other
function menus.
W I PE / FADER
PROGRAM AE
EXPOSURE
W. BAL ANC E
CAMERA
MANUA L
SYSTEM
D I SPL AY
DSC
END
OF F
3) Press the MENU Wheel in again. The Menu
Screen closes.
Menu Screen for
Video and D.S.C.
Recording Menu
Menu Screen for
Video Playback Menu
END
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Menus with Sub Menus
— m CAMERA, q MANUAL, s SYSTEM,
n DISPLAY, o DSC, t VIDEO
1) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired
function and press it. The Sub Menu appears.
Example: m CAMERA Menu
Selected function icon is
displayed in reverse.
Selected function
REC MODE
SOUND MODE
ZOOM
SNAP MODE
GA I N UP
–
–
–
–
–
SP
12B I T
40X
FUL L
AGC
RETURN
2) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired
parameter.
Sub Menu
REC MODE
39
NOTES:
● The “m CAMERA” settings are effective when the
Power Switch is set to both “A” and “M”.
However, the menu settings can be changed only
when the Power Switch is set to “M”.
● The “q MANUAL” settings are effective only
when the Power Switch is set to “M”.
● The “s SYSTEM” and “n DISPLAY” functions
which are set when the Power Switch is set to “M”
are also applied when the Power Switch is set to
“P”. The “CLOCK ADJ.” menu only appears
when the Power Switch is set to “M”.
● The “n DISPLAY” settings are effective even
when the Power Switch is set to “A”. However,
the menu settings can be changed only when the
Power Switch is set to “M”.
● The date indication can also be turned on/off by
pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote
control (provided). (墌 pg. 25, 62, 74)
– SP
LP
3) Press the MENU Wheel in. Selection is complete.
● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other
function menus.
REC MODE
SOUND MODE
ZOOM
SNAP MODE
GA I N UP
–
–
–
–
–
SP
12B I T
40X
FUL L
AGC
RETURN
4) Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
returns.
● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other
function menus.
W I PE / FADER
PROGRAM AE
EXPOSURE
W. BAL ANC E
CAMERA
MANUA L
SYSTEM
D I SPL AY
DSC
END
OF F
5) Press the MENU Wheel in again. The Menu
Screen closes.
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RECORDING MENUS
Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started
or stopped.
Wipe Or Fader Effects
These effects let you make pro-style scene
transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from
one scene to the next.
IMPORTANT:
Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with
certain modes of Program AE with special effects.
(墌 pg. 42) If an unusable Wipe/Fader Effect is
selected, its indicator blinks in blue or goes out.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
1
2
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
3
Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
4
Set “v WIPE/FADER” to the desired mode.
(墌 pg. 38)
● The selected effect indicator appears.
5
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start or
stop recording. The selected Fade-in/out or
Wipe-in/out effect works.
Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
To deactivate the selected effect…
Select “OFF” in step 4.
Recording Start/
Stop Button
Power Switch
PLAY
NOTES:
● You can select other effects for “v WIPE/FADER”
during recording.
● You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by
pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop
Button.
OFF A M
MENU Wheel
Lock Button
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WIPE/FADER
Indicator
—
(
Parameter
41
: Factory-preset)
Description
OFF
Disables effects.
FADER–WHITE
Fade in or out with a white screen.
FADER–BLACK
Fade in or out with a black screen.
FADER–B.W
Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade
out from colour to black and white.
WIPE–CORNER
Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left
corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black
screen.
WIPE–WINDOW
The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in
toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping
out to the center.
WIPE–SLIDE
Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.
WIPE–DOOR
Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and
right, revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen
reappears from left and right to cover the scene.
WIPE–SCROLL
The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or
wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.
WIPE–SHUTTER
Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and
bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center
leaving a black screen.
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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)
Program AE With Special Effects
IMPORTANT:
Some modes of Program AE with special effects
cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects.
(墌 pg. 40) If an unusable mode is selected, the
indicator of Wipe/Fader effects blinks or goes out.
1
Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2
Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
3
Set “r PROGRAM AE” to the desired mode.
(墌 pg. 38)
● The selected mode indicator appears.
To deactivate the selected mode…
Select “OFF” in step 3.
NOTES:
● Program AE with special effects can be changed
during recording or during Record-Standby.
● Some modes of Program AE with special effects
cannot be used during Night-Alive.
PROGRAM AE
Indicator
—
6
Parameter
(
: Factory-preset)
Description
OFF
Deactivates Program AE with special effects.
SHUTTER 1/60
(Variable Shutter Speed)
The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a second. Black bands that
usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower.
SHUTTER 1/100
The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second. The flickering that
occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour
lamp is reduced.
SPORTS
(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000)
This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a
time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter
speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function
under good lighting conditions.
SNOW
Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when
shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.
Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when
shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.
SPOTLIGHT
NOTE:
“SPOTLIGHT” has the same effect as –3 with the exposure control.
(墌 pg. 56)
TWILIGHT
Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance
(墌 pg. 43, 58) is automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to
your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder
automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity.
From less than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the focus manually. The flash does
not fire in this mode.
SEPIA
Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this
with the Cinema mode for a classic look.
MONOTONE
Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used
together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect.
CLASSIC FILM*
Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.
STROBE*
Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.
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Slow Shutter (GR-DVM76 only)
Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under
good natural lighting. Use “SLOW 10X” or “SLOW 4X” only in dark
areas.
NOTES:
● When using “SLOW 10X” or “SLOW 4X”, the image takes on a
strobe-like effect.
● When using “SLOW 10X” or “SLOW 4X”, it may be difficult to
bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of manual
focus and/or a tripod is recommended.
SLOW 4X
Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow shooting in dark
environments.
SLOW 10X
Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity further to allow shooting in even
darker environments.
* For GR-DVM96: Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
Exposure Control
EXPOSURE
(
: Factory-preset)
For details, refer to “Exposure Control” (墌 pg. 56).
Indicator
Parameter
Description
—
AUTO
Returns to automatic exposure control.
—
MANUAL
Makes the exposure control indicator appear.
White Balance Adjustment
W. BALANCE
(
: Factory-preset)
For details, refer to “White Balance Adjustment” (墌 pg. 58).
—
AUTO
White balance is adjusted automatically.
MWB
Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.
FINE
Outdoors on a sunny day.
CLOUD
Outdoors on a cloudy day.
HALOGEN
A video light or similar type of lighting is used.
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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)
Camera Menu
CAMERA
(
: Factory-preset)
Recording mode
Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference.
NOTES:
● Audio Dubbing (墌 pg. 70) and Insert Editing (墌 pg. 72) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode.
● If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching
point.
● It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.
● During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be
momentary pauses in the sound.
REC MODE
SP
Standard Play
LP
Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.
12 BIT
Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is
recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing. (Equivalent to
the 32 kHz mode of previous models)
16 BIT
Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels.
(Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)
10X
When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will
reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged.
40X*
Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and
magnifying images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom
limit), to a maximum of 40X digital magnification.
200X*
Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and
magnifying images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom
limit), to a maximum of 200X digital magnification.
Sound mode
SOUND
MODE
Zooming
ZOOM
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
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Snapshot mode for video recording
For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot (For Video Recording)” (墌 pg. 53).
SNAP MODE
FULL
Snapshot mode with no frame
PIN-UP
Pin-Up mode
FRAME
Snapshot mode with frame
There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
Gain up
GAIN UP
OFF
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.
AGC
The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright.
AUTO
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/30 – 1/200 sec.). Shooting
a subject in low or poor lighting at 1/30 sec. shutter speed provides a
brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are
not smooth or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the
shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “
” is displayed.
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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)
Manual Menu
MANUAL
(
: Factory-preset)
Digital Image Stabilization
DIS
OFF
ON
To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly
at high magnification.
NOTES:
● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive,
or under the following conditions:
• When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.
• When shooting dark or dim subjects.
• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.
• When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.
• When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
● Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.
● The “
” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used.
Maximum telephoto setting
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there
is a distance more than 1 m (3.3 ft) to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting.
TELE
MACRO
OFF
Disables the function.
ON
When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a
distance of approx. 60 cm (2 ft).
● Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
OFF
Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a
normal screen ratio.
CINEMA*
Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. The
indicator
appears. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top
and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9.
When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual.
During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black
bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image
appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie.
SQUEEZE*
For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the
image to fit the screen without distortion. The
indicator appears.
When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual.
During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the
image is elongated vertically.
S.WIDE*
The
indicator appears. The zoom range is extended beyond the
maximum optical zoom wide angle range. This mode’s wide angle setting
is equivalent to using a 0.9X wide conversion lens. Zooming is possible
from 0.9X to 10X. This mode is suitable for shooting in a small room.
Wide mode
WIDE MODE
(GR-DVM96
only)
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
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Wind cut
WIND CUT
OFF
Disengages the function.
ON
Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The “ ” indicator appears.
The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.
Snapshot flash mode
FLASH
AUTO
Refer to “Snapshot Flash” (墌 pg. 54).
AUTO C
ON
OFF
Flash brightness adjustment
FLASH ADJ.
±3
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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)
System Menu
SYSTEM
(
: Factory-preset)
Beep, melody and shutter sound
BEEP
OFF
Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the
tape.
BEEP
The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the
beginning and end of recording. It also activates the shutter sound effect.
(墌 pg. 27, 53)
MELODY
Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It
also activates the shutter sound effect. (墌 pg. 27, 53)
Tally lamp setting
TALLY
OFF
The tally lamp remains off at all times.
ON
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.
Automatic demonstration mode
Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how
these functions operate. (墌 pg. 8)
DEMO MODE
OFF
Automatic demonstration will not take place.
ON
Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects,
etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate.
Demonstration starts in the following cases:
• When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO MODE” is turned “ON”.
• With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no operation for about
3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.
Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the
demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3
minutes after that, the demonstration will resume.
NOTES:
● If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.
● “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.
● If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available.
After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.
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Resetting menu settings
CAM RESET
CANCEL
Does not reset the settings to the factory-preset.
EXECUTE
Resets all settings to the factory-preset.
Sound input (GR-DVM96 only)
SOUND IN
MIC
Enables sound input from camcorder’s stereo microphone, when Audio
Dubbing (墌 pg. 70) is executed. “MIC” appears on the Audio Dubbing
screen.
D.SOUND
Enables sound effect input recorded on the provided memory card, when
Audio Dubbing (墌 pg. 71) is executed. “D.SOUND” appears on the
Audio Dubbing screen.
Display Menu
DISPLAY
(
: Factory-preset)
Display setting
ON SCREEN
LCD
Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from
appearing on the connected TV screen.
LCD/TV
Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is
connected to a TV.
Date and time display setting
DATE/TIME
OFF
The date/time does not appear.
AUTO
Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds in the following cases:
● When the Power Switch is set from “OFF” to “A” or “M”.
● When playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/time when
scenes are recorded.
● When the date is changed during playback.
ON
The date/time is always displayed.
Time code setting
TIME CODE
OFF
Time code is not displayed.
ON
Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV.
Frame numbers are not displayed during recording.
Clock adjustment
CLOCK ADJ.
Allows you to set the current date and time. (墌 pg. 15)
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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)
DSC Menu
DSC
(
: Factory-preset)
Picture quality
QUALITY
FINE
STANDARD
The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two
Picture Quality modes are available: FINE and STANDARD (in order of
quality).
NOTE:
The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as
well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of
memory card being used.
Image size
IMAGE SIZE
640 x 480*
1024 x 768**
1280 x 960
(GR-DVM96
only)
The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs.
* GR-DVM76: Factory preset is 640 x 480.
** GR-DVM96: Factory preset is 1024 x 768.
NOTE:
The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is
set to “MEMORY”.
Approximate Number of Storable Images
The numbers in parentheses are for GR-DVM76.
Image Size/Picture
Quality
SD Memory Card
MultiMediaCard
8 MB**
8 MB
16 MB
640 x 480/FINE
39
46 (45)
98 (95)
32 MB
64 MB
640 x 480/STANDARD
134
1024 x 768/FINE
17
20 (20)
1024 x 768/STANDARD
55
66 (65)
1280 x 960/FINE***
11
12
28
62
120
16
32
64
1280 x 960/STANDARD***
37
44
98
205
405
50
100
200
205 (205) 405 (405)
8 MB*
50 (55)
16 MB
32 MB
105 (105) 210 (215)
150 (160) 295 (295) 625 (625) 1215 (1215) 160 (190) 320 (320) 640 (645)
46 (45)
98 (95)
190 (190)
25 (24)
145 (145) 310 (310) 605 (605)
80 (75)
50 (48)
100 (100)
160 (160) 320 (320)
* Provided with GR-DVM76 only
** Provided with GR-DVM96 only (12 sound effects pre-stored)
*** GR-DVM96 only
Recording media selection
When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded only onto the tape.
REC SELECT
/
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When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded not only onto the tape
but also in the memory card (640 x 480 pixels). In this mode, the “SNAP
MODE” selection in CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card
recording.
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51
Video Menu
VIDEO
(
: Factory-preset)
Playback sound
During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays
the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access
explanation on page 38, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the
desired parameter.
NOTES:
● The “SOUND MODE” setting is available for both 12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous models’ functions,
“12-bit” is called “32 kHz” and “16-bit” is called “48 kHz”.)
● The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast-forward or
rewind. During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner.
SOUND
MODE
12BIT MODE
STEREO
Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
SOUND L
Sound from the “L” channel is output in stereo.
SOUND R
Sound from the “R” channel is output in stereo.
MIX
Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on
both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
SOUND 1
Original sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
SOUND 2
Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
Synchro adjustment
SYNCHRO
±0.0
Refer to “For More Accurate Editing” (墌 pg. 77).
SP
Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on
your preference. It is recommended you use “REC MODE” in VIDEO
Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during digital dubbing.
(墌 pg. 64)
Recording mode
REC MODE
LP
NOTE:
“REC MODE” can be set when the Power Switch is set to “P” or
“M”.
Blank search
BLANK SRCH
CANCEL
EXECUTE
Helps find a blank portion of tape when you want to record from the
middle of a tape. (墌 pg. 23)
Dubbing from tape to memory card
COPY
OFF
Enables snapshots to be taken during video playback.
ON
Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card.
(墌 pg. 65)
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PLAYBACK MENUS (cont.)
System Menu
SYSTEM
BEEP
(
墌 pg. 48
OFF
BEEP
MELODY
TALLY
OFF
DEMO MODE
OFF
: Factory-preset)
Each setting is linked with “s SYSTEM”, which appears
when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (墌 pg. 38)
The parameters are the same as in the description on
page 48.
墌 pg. 48
ON
墌 pg. 48
ON
Display Menu
DISPLAY
ON SCREEN
(
墌 pg. 49
LCD
墌 pg. 49
Each setting is linked with “n DISPLAY”, which appears
when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (墌 pg. 38)
The parameters are the same as in the description on
page 49.
墌 pg. 49
NOTE:
The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing
the DISPLAY Button on the remote control (provided).
(墌 pg. 25, 62, 74)
LCD/TV
DATE/TIME
OFF
AUTO
ON
TIME CODE
OFF
: Factory-preset)
ON
Display
ON SCREEN Setting:
For playback sound, tape
speed and tape running
during video playback.
1 2B I T / SOUND1
L
SP
DATE/TIME Setting:
For date/time.
TIME CODE Setting:
For time code.
4
Minutes
Seconds
Frames*
D EC 2 5 ' 0 2
5 : 3 0 PM
12 : 34 : 24
* 30 frames = 1 second
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Night-Alive
53
Snapshot (For Video Recording)
This feature lets you record still images that look like
photographs onto a tape.
NIGHT Button
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch
Power Switch
OFF A M
PLAY
SNAPSHOT Button
MENU Wheel
Lock Button
Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they
would be under good natural lighting. Although the
recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is
strobing due to the slow shutter speed.
1
Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2
Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
3
Press NIGHT so that the Night-Alive indicator
“
” appears.
● The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to
provide up to 30 times sensitivity.
● “ ” appears beside “
” while the shutter
speed is being automatically adjusted.
To deactivate Night-Alive…
Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Alive indicator
disappears.
NOTES:
● During Night-Alive, the following functions or
settings cannot be activated and its indicator
blinks or goes out:
• Some modes of “Program AE With Special
Effects” (墌 pg. 42).
• “Snapshot Flash” (墌 pg. 54).
• “GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu. (墌 pg. 45)
• “DIS” in MANUAL Menu. (墌 pg. 46)
● During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the
camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a
tripod is recommended.
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2
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
3
Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
4
Set “SNAP MODE” to the desired mode.
(墌 pg. 38, 45)
5
Press SNAPSHOT.
● The “O” indication appears and a still
image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds,
then the camcorder re-enters the RecordStandby mode.
● You can perform Snapshot also during
recording. A still image will be recorded for
approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording
resumes.
● Regardless of the Power Switch position (“A”
or “M”), Snapshot recording takes place using
the selected Snapshot mode.
Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
NOTES:
● To remove the shutter sound, refer to “BEEP” on
page 48.
● If Snapshot recording is not possible, the “O”
indication blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.
● If Program AE with special effects (墌 pg. 42) is
engaged, certain modes of Program AE with
special effects are disabled during Snapshot
recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.
● If SNAPSHOT is pressed when “DIS” is set to
“ON” (墌 pg. 46), the Stabilizer will be disabled.
● During playback as well, all snapshot modes are
available when “
COPY” is set to “OFF”
in VIDEO Menu. (墌 pg. 51) However, the shutter
sound is not heard.
● During Snapshot recording, the image displayed
in the viewfinder may be partially missing.
However, there is no effect in the recorded image.
● When a cable is connected to the AV connector,
the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker,
however it is recorded onto the tape.
Motor Drive Mode
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an
effect similar to serial photography. (Interval
between still images: approx. 1 second)
● The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC
SELECT” is set to “
/
”. (墌 pg. 38, 50)
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Snapshot Flash
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch
prevent the picture from becoming too dark or
becoming too tinted.
● The colour tone changes depending on the
background lighting conditions, such as under
fluorescent or halogen lamps.
● While charging the flash, blinks and the flash
will not fire. Although noise may appear, this is
not a malfunction and is not recorded. It can take
up to 10 seconds to charge the flash.
Flash Brightness Adjustment
Power Switch
OFF A M
PLAY
SNAPSHOT Button
MENU Wheel
Lock Button
The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in
Record-Standby mode. (墌 pg. 27, 53)
● When the Power Switch is set to “A”, the flash
automatically fires if it is dark ( appears).
● When the Power Switch is set to “M”, you can
select the flash setting as follows:
AUTO : Fires automatically if it is dark (
appears).
AUTO : Fires automatically if it is dark (
C
appears) and reduces the Red-Eye effect
in the subject’s eyes.
ON
: Always fires.
OFF : Will not fire.
● For the setting, refer to “Changing The Menu
Settings” (墌 pg. 38).
When a snapshot (墌 pg. 27, 53) is taken in the dark
the camcorder fires the flash and adjusts the
brightness automatically. You can also adjust the
flash brightness manually. When you find that the
snapshots you took look too bright or too dark,
adjust it manually.
1
Select “FLASH ADJ.” in MANUAL Menu, and
press the MENU Wheel in.
● The parameter appears.
2
To intensify the flash, rotate the MENU Wheel
towards “+”. To weaken the flash, rotate the
MENU Wheel towards “–”.
● Adjustment range: –3 to +3.
3
Press the MENU Wheel in. Rotate the MENU
Wheel to select “BRETURN”, and press it twice
to close the Menu Screen.
NOTE:
When you change the subject you are shooting or
the shooting location, set it back to ±0 as described
in step 2 and take a snapshot to check the flash
brightness. After doing this adjust to your desired
brightness.
If “AUTO C” is selected...
The C Red-Eye reduction indicator lights. Press
SNAPSHOT. The flash fires twice. The first flash is
for reduction of the human eye’s red reflection and
the second flash is for the actual recording.
NOTES:
● Do not fire the flash at a person at short range.
● The flash does not fire when the flash is set to
“OFF” or when Night-Alive mode (墌 pg. 53) is
engaged, and also when the battery remaining
power is low. Moreover, the flash does not fire
when it is set to “AUTO” with GAIN UP set to
“OFF” (墌 pg. 45) and with Program AE with
special effects set to “TWILIGHT”. (墌 pg. 42)
● Although images shot with a flash tend to look
whiter than they actually are, to compensate for
this the camcorder automatically darkens the
picture when using the flash. When shooting a
subject at a distance where the flash light cannot
reach (over approx. 2 m), set the flash to “OFF” to
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Auto Focus
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close
as approx. 5 cm (2”) to the subject) to infinity.
Focus detection zone
Manual Focus
NOTE:
If you are using the viewfinder, you should already
have performed “Viewfinder Adjustment”
(墌 pg. 12).
1
Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2
Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator
appears.
3
To focus on a further subject, rotate the MENU
Wheel towards “+”. The “ ” indicator appears
and blinks.
While focusing on a
further subject
However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the
situations listed below (in these cases perform
“Manual Focus”):
● When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
● When illumination is low.*
● When the subject has no contrast (difference in
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, onecolour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*
● When a dark object is barely visible in the
viewfinder.*
● When the scene contains minute patterns or
identical patterns that are regularly repeated.
● When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
● When shooting a scene with a high-contrast
background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear
blinking:
, , and
NOTES:
● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing
is not possible. Keep the lens clean. (墌 pg. 91)
When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth
or wait for it to dry naturally.
● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom
out first. (墌 pg. 20) If zoomed-in in the auto focus
mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom
out depending on the distance between the
camcorder and the subject. This will not occur
when “TELE MACRO” is set to “ON”.
(墌 pg. 38, 46)
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Manual focus
indicator
To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU
Wheel towards “–”. The “ ” indicator appears
and blinks.
While focusing on a
nearer subject
Manual focus
indicator
4
Press the MENU Wheel in. Focus adjustment is
complete.
● To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS twice or
set the Power Switch to “A”.
● If FOCUS is pressed once, the camcorder will
enter the focus adjustment mode again.
NOTES:
● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum
telephoto position when you use the Manual
Focus mode. If you focus in on a subject in the
wide-angle position, sharply focused images
cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the
depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any
further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)
MENU Wheel
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch
Power Switch
To return to automatic exposure control...
Set “p EXPOSURE” to “AUTO”. (墌 pg. 43) Or, set
the Power Switch to “A”.
● If EXPOSURE is pressed once, the camcorder will
enter the exposure control mode again.
NOTE:
You cannot use the manual exposure control at the
same time when “r PROGRAM AE” is set to
“SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” (墌 pg. 38, 42), or with
the backlight compensation. (墌 pg. 57)
OFF A M
PLAY
Lock Button
Exposure Control
Manual exposure control is recommended in the
following situations:
● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the
background is too bright.
● When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as at the beach or when skiing.
● When the background is overly dark or the subject
is bright.
Before starting, perform the procedures listed
below:
● Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
● Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
1
Set “p EXPOSURE” to “MANUAL”. (墌 pg. 43)
● The exposure control indicator appears.
2
To brighten the image, rotate the MENU Wheel
towards “+”. To darken the image, rotate the
MENU Wheel towards “–”. (maximum ±6)
● +3 exposure has the same effect as the
backlight compensation. (墌 pg. 57)
● –3 exposure has the same effect as when
“r PROGRAM AE” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”.
(墌 pg. 42)
3
Press the MENU Wheel in. Exposure adjustment
is complete.
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Iris Lock
MENU Wheel
BACKLIGHT Button
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Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold
the MENU Wheel for over 2 seconds. The
exposure control indicator and the “ ”
indication appear.
Press the MENU Wheel in. The “ ” indication
changes to “ ” and the iris is locked.
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch
3
Power Switch
OFF A M
PLAY
Iris Lock Indicator
Lock Button
Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in
well-lit environments to keep too much light from
entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow
in more light.
Use this function in the following situations:
● When shooting a moving subject.
● When the distance to the subject changes (so its
size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder
changes), such as when the subject is backing
away.
● When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as at the beach or when skiing.
● When shooting objects under a spotlight.
● When zooming.
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even
when the subject moves away from you, the image
will not darken or brighten.
Before starting, perform the procedures listed
below:
● Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
● Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
1
To return to automatic iris control...
Set “p EXPOSURE” to “AUTO”. (墌 pg. 43) Or, set
the Power Switch to “A”.
● The exposure control indicator and “ ”
disappear.
To lock the exposure control and the iris…
After step 1 of “Exposure Control”, adjust the
exposure by rotating the MENU Wheel. Then lock
the iris in step 2 of “Iris Lock”. For automatic
locking, select “AUTO” in step 1. The iris becomes
automatic after about 2 seconds.
Backlight Compensation
Backlight compensation brightens the subject
quickly.
Press BACKLIGHT. The
indicator is displayed
and the subject is brightened. If pressed again,
disappears and the brightness returns to the previous
level.
● Using BACKLIGHT Button may cause the light
around the subject to become too bright and the
subject to become white.
● Backlight compensations is also available when
the Power Switch is set to “A”.
Set “p EXPOSURE” to “MANUAL”. (墌 pg. 43)
● The exposure control indicator appears.
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)
White Balance Adjustment
The white balance that refers to the correctness of
colour reproduction under various lighting. If the
white balance is correct, all other colours will be
accurately reproduced.
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.
However, more advanced camcorder operators
control this function manually to achieve a more
professional colour/tint reproduction.
—
AUTO
White balance is adjusted
automatically.
MWB
Adjust the white balance
manually when shooting
under various types of
lighting. (墌 “Manual White
Balance Adjustment”)
FINE
Outdoors on a sunny day.
CLOUD
Outdoors on a cloudy day.
HALOGEN
A video light or similar type
of lighting is used.
(
: Factory-preset)
● For the setting, refer to “Changing The Menu
Settings” (墌 pg. 38).
● The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”
appears.
To return to automatic white balance…
Set “u W.BALANCE” to “AUTO”. (墌 pg. 38) Or,
set the Power Switch to “A”.
NOTE:
White balance cannot be used when
“r PROGRAM AE” is set to “SEPIA” or
“MONOTONE”. (墌 pg. 42)
Manual White Balance Adjustment
Adjust the white balance manually when shooting
under various types of lighting.
White paper
MENU Wheel
Before starting, perform the procedures listed
below:
● Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
● Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
1
Set “u W.BALANCE” to “MWB”. (墌 pg. 38, 43)
● The
indication blinks slowly.
2
Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the
subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that
the white paper fills the screen.
3
Press the MENU Wheel in until
blinking rapidly.
When the setting is completed,
normal blinking.
4
begins
resumes
Press the MENU Wheel in twice. The Menu
Screen closes and the Manual White Balance
indicator
is displayed.
NOTES:
● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white
paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.
(墌 pg. 55)
● A subject can be shot under various types of
lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent,
candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature
is different depending on the light source, the
subject tint will differ depending on the white
balance settings. Use this function for a more
natural result.
● Once you adjust white balance manually, the
setting is retained even if the power is turned off or
the battery removed.
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Recording Digital Sound Effects
(GR-DVM96 only)
8
Press the MENU Wheel in. Selection is complete.
● Pressing D.SOUND
S P 10min
REC
starts playback of the
currently selected
sound effect. You can
check it without
EXPLOS ION
recording it onto the
tape. Press D.SOUND
again to stop the
sound effect playback midway.
9
Press D.SOUND during recording. The selected
sound effect indication with a “ ” mark appears
moving and the sound effect is recorded onto the
tape.
● The sound effect cannot be heard from the
speaker during recording. Connect a
headphone to the headphone connector to
hear the sound effect.
MENU Wheel
D.SOUND Button
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch
Power Switch
OFF A M
PLAY
INDEX Button
Lock Button
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To cancel recording the sound effect midway...
Press D.SOUND again. The camcorder stops
recording the sound effect and the sound effect
indication disappears.
Downloading sound data from Web Site
The sound effects pre-stored in the provided
memory card can be dubbed onto a tape.
1
2
3
4
Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)
5
Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
6
Press INDEX. The Index Screen for sound effects
(墌 pg. 30) appears.
Load the provided memory card. (墌 pg. 17)
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
I NDEX
E X P L OS I ON
S I REN
L AUGH T E R
RAC E CAR
DOOR B E L L
BU Z Z E R
F AN F AR E
7
Selected Sound
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired
sound effect.
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You can download sound data available at our Web
Site (see below for URL) and transfer them from your
PC to the memory card using a USB cable to create
more sound effects.
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/download/
d-sound/index.html
● You can also use the PC card adapter
CU-VPSD60, floppy adapter CU-VFSD50 or USB
reader/writer CU-VUSD70 to transfer sound data
from a PC to the memory card.
● Sound data should be copied into the memory
card’s DCSD\100JVCGR folder.
● The file names should be in numerical sequence
starting from DVC00001.mp3. If you are using the
provided memory card, file names should be from
DVC00013.mp3 since 12 sound effects are prestored as DVC00001.mp3 through
DVC00012.mp3.
NOTES:
● Sound effects can also be used for Audio Dubbing.
(墌 pg. 71)
● Sound effects can also be selected during D.S.C.
playback mode. (墌 pg. 29, 30)
● Sound effects created on a PC can be transferred
to a memory card by copying them into the
memory card’s sound folder with the specified file
name. For details, refer to the instruction manual
of the provided software. However, some sound
(effects) created on a PC cannot be played back
with this camcorder.
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)
To make video clips from real-time camera
image
E-Mail Clip Recording
(GR-DVM96 only)
You can make video clips in 160 x 120 pixels from
real-time camera image or recorded video footage
and store them in a memory card as files which can
be conveniently sent via E-Mail.
MENU Wheel
1
2
3
E-MAIL Button
160
160
160
35
3
5m i n
00 : 00
STANDBY
E-MA I L CL I P
E-MA I L CL I P
e
3
35m
5m i n
00 : 15
REC
Lock Button
Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip RecordStandby mode.
● “E-MAIL CLIP” appears.
5
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording.
6
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop
recording.
● “COMPLETED” is displayed, then the
camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip RecordStandby mode.
7
Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording. The
normal screen reappears.
Recording Start/
Stop Button
OFF A M
PLAY
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
4
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
Power Switch
Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)
To view video clips stored in a memory card…
Refer to “Playback Of Video Clips (GR-DVM96
only)” (墌 pg. 29).
To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory
card…
Refer to “Deleting Files” (墌 pg. 33).
Remaining time
Shooting starts when the
Recording Start/Stop
Button is pressed.
Shooting stops when the
Recording Start/Stop
Button is pressed again.
COMPLET E D
Recording is complete.
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To make video clips from recorded video
footage
MENU Wheel
Play/Pause Button (4/9)
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch
Recording Start/
Stop Button
Power Switch
PLAY
OFF A M
E-MAIL Button
Lock Button
1
2
3
4
Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)
5
6
Press 4/9 to start video playback.
7
At the point you want to start dubbing, press the
Recording Start/Stop Button to start E-Mail Clip
Recording.
8
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop
E-Mail Clip Recording.
● “COMPLETED” is displayed, then the
camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip RecordStandby mode.
9
Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording. The
normal screen reappears.
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NOTES:
● Approximate maximum recording time per video
clip is 3 minutes.
● Playback operation cannot be performed during
E-Mail Clip Recording.
● If the end of the tape is reached during E-Mail Clip
Recording, that portion will be automatically
stored in the memory card.
● If the end of the tape is reached in step 6, the
E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode will be
automatically cancelled.
● The video clip files stored with this camcorder are
compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files
stored with other devices cannot be played back
with this camcorder.
● Video noise may appear while viewing video clips
in the LCD monitor or viewfinder, however, this
noise is not present in the actual video clips stored
in the memory card.
● You can also view video clips on your PC by using
Windows® Media Player version 6.4 or later. Refer
to the instructions of PC and software.
Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip RecordStandby mode.
● “E-MAIL CLIP” appears.
● To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording, press E-MAIL
again or press 8 to stop video playback.
To view video clips stored in a memory card…
Refer to “Playback Of Video Clips (GR-DVM96
only)” (墌 pg. 29).
To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory
card…
Refer to “Deleting Files” (墌 pg. 33).
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DUBBING
Dubbing To A VCR
.
To AV
To S-VIDEO
Connector
Covers**
Audio/Video cable
(provided)
S-Video cable
(optional)
1
Following the illustrations, connect the
camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pages 24
and 25.
2
Set the camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
“VIDEO”.
3
Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”
while pressing down the Lock Button located on
the switch.
4
5
6
7
Turn on the VCR’s power.
8
Press 4/9 on the camcorder to start playback of
the source tape.
9
At the point you want to start dubbing, engage
the VCR’s Record mode.
Insert the source cassette in the camcorder.
Insert the recording cassette in the VCR.
Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.
● Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR.
10
To pause dubbing, engage the VCR’s RecordPause mode and press 4/9 on the camcorder.
11
Repeat steps 8 – 10 for additional editing. Stop
the VCR and camcorder.
To AUDIO,
VIDEO* IN
To S-VIDEO IN
TV
VCR
* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.
** When connecting the cables, open these covers.
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NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the
power supply instead of the battery pack.
(墌 pg. 11)
● As the camcorder starts to play your footage it will
appear on your TV. This will confirm the
connections and the AUX channel for dubbing
purposes.
● Before you start dubbing, make sure that the
indications do not appear on the connected TV. If
they do, they are being recorded onto the new
tape.
To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV...
• Date/time
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
(墌 pg. 38, 49) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote
control to turn on/off the date indication.
• Time code
Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”.
(墌 pg. 38, 49)
• Playback sound mode, tape speed and tape
running displays
Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(墌 pg. 38, 49)
● The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the
YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC
Service Center described on the sheet included in
the package for details on its availability. Make
sure to connect the end with a core filter to the
camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.
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Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped
With A DV IN Connector (Digital
Dubbing)
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the
camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a
DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is
little if any image or sound deterioration.
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1
2
Make sure all units are turned off.
3
Set this camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
“VIDEO”.
4
Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”
while pressing down the Lock Button located on
the switch.
5
6
7
8
Turn on the video unit’s power.
9
At the point you want to start dubbing, engage
the video unit’s Record mode.
Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped
with a DV input connector using a DV cable as
shown in the illustration.
Insert the source cassette in this camcorder.
Insert the recording cassette in the video unit.
Press 4/9 on this camcorder to start playback of
the source cassette.
10
Open the
connector cover.
To DV
To pause dubbing, engage the video unit’s
Record-Pause mode and press 4/9 on this
camcorder.
11
Repeat steps 8 – 10 for additional editing. Stop
the video unit and camcorder.
Core filter
DV cable
(optional)
To DV IN
Video unit equipped with
DV connector
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NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the
power supply instead of the battery pack.
(墌 pg. 11)
● If the remote control is used when both the player
and recorder are JVC video units, both units will
perform the same operation. To prevent this from
happening, press the buttons on both units.
● If a blank portion or disturbed image is played
back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing
may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.
● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,
sometimes the image may not appear in step 9. If
this occurs, turn off the power and make
connections again.
● If “Playback Zoom” (墌 pg. 68) or “Playback
Special Effects” (墌 pg. 69) is attempted or
SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the
original playback image recorded on the tape is
output from the DV connector.
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the
optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.
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DUBBING (cont.)
Dubbing From A Video Unit
Equipped With A DV OUT
Connector (Digital Dubbing)
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from
another video unit equipped with a DV connector
onto the camcorder. Since a digital signal is sent,
there is little if any image or sound deterioration.
1
2
Make sure all units are turned off.
3
Set this camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
“VIDEO”.
4
Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”
while pressing down the Lock Button located on
the switch.
5
6
7
8
9
Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (墌 pg. 38, 51)
Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped
with a DV output connector using a DV cable as
shown in the illustration.
Turn on the video unit’s power.
Insert the source cassette in the video unit.
Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.
Press this camcorder’s Recording Start/Stop
Button to engage the Record-Pause mode.
● The “ DV. IN ” indication appears on the screen.
10
Open the connector
cover.
To DV
Press this camcorder’s Recording Start/Stop
Button to start recording.
● The
indication rotates.
11
Press this camcorder’s Recording Start/Stop
Button again to engage the Record-Pause mode.
● The
indication stops rotating.
12
DV cable (optional)
Core filter
To DV OUT
Video unit equipped with DV
connector
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Repeat steps 10 – 11 for additional editing.
Stop the video unit and camcorder.
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the
power supply instead of the battery pack.
(墌 pg. 11)
● If the remote control is used when both the player
and recorder are JVC video units, both units will
perform the same operation. To prevent this from
happening, press the buttons on both units.
● If a blank portion or disturbed image is played
back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing
may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.
● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,
sometimes the image may not appear in step 9. If
this occurs, turn off the power and make
connections again.
● Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode
recorded on the original tape, regardless of the
current “SOUND MODE” setting. (墌 pg. 44)
● During Digital Dubbing, no signals are output
from the AV or S-Video output connector.
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the
optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.
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Dubbing Still Images Recorded On
A Tape To A Memory Card
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory
card.
Play/Pause Button (4/9)
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NOTES:
● If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory
card is not loaded, the message “COPYING
FAILED” is displayed.
● If an image recorded on the tape using “WIDE
MODE” (墌 pg. 46) is dubbed to a memory card,
the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed
with it.
● To use Playback Special effects with a video image
you wish to dub, perform up to step 8 using the
remote control (provided). (墌 pg. 69)
● Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch
Power Switch
OFF A M
PLAY
SNAPSHOT Button
MENU Wheel
1
2
3
4
Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)
5
Set “
COPY”
to “ON”.
(墌 pg. 38, 51)
6
Press 4/9 to start
playback.
7
At the point you want
to dub, press 4/9
again to engage Still
Playback.
8
To dub the image,
press SNAPSHOT.
● The ” ” indication
blinks during
dubbing.
● The selected image
is stored in the
memory card.
Lock Button
Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
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COPY
– OF F
ON
SP
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic
operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback
functions possible. (墌 pg. 68)
Installing The Batteries
Beam Effective Area (indoor use)
The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size
batteries. Refer to “General Battery Precautions”
(墌 pg. 88).
When using the remote control, be sure to point it at
the remote sensor. The transmitted beam’s
approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5 m
(16 ft).
1
Remove the battery compartment cover while
pushing up the tab as illustrated.
2
Insert two “AAA (R03)” size batteries in the
correct direction.
3
Re-attach the battery compartment cover.
1
NOTE:
The transmitted beam may not be effective or may
cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is
directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.
Remote sensor
3
2
Tab
+
–
+
–
Buttons And Functions
A
J
B
D
F
H
K
C
E
G
I
L
N
P
R
M
O
Q
S
T
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Functions
Buttons
With the camcorder’s Power
Switch set to “A” or “M”.
A Infrared beam transmitting window
Transmits the beam signal.
B Zoom (T/W) Buttons
Zoom in/out (墌 pg. 20)
With the camcorder’s Power
Switch set to “P”.
Zoom in/out (墌 pg. 68)
C DISPLAY Button
墌 pg. 25, 62, 74
D SHIFT Button
墌 pg. 68, 73
E SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons
Left/Right Buttons
墌 pg. 68
墌 pg. 68
F REW Button
● Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search
on a tape (墌 pg. 22)
● Displays previous file in a
memory card (墌 pg. 28)
G FADE/WIPE Button
墌 pg. 75
H EFFECT ON/OFF Button
墌 pg. 69
I EFFECT Button
墌 pg. 69
J PAUSE IN Connector
K START/STOP Button
L MBR SET Button
M SNAPSHOT Button
墌 pg. 74
Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the
camcorder.
墌 pg. 73
Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.
N Up Button
INSERT Button
墌 pg. 68
墌 pg. 72
O Down Button
A. DUB Button
墌 pg. 68
墌 pg. 70
P PLAY Button
● Starts Playback of a tape
(墌 pg. 22)
● Starts Auto Playback of images
in a memory card (墌 pg. 28)
Q FF Button
● Forward/Forward Shuttle
Search on a tape (墌 pg. 22)
● Displays next file in a memory
card (墌 pg. 28)
R STOP Button
● Stops the tape (墌 pg. 22)
● Stops Auto Playback
(墌 pg. 28)
S PAUSE Button
Pauses the tape (墌 pg. 68)
T R.A.EDIT Buttons
墌 pg. 73 – 77
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
Frame-By-Frame Playback
.
Remote sensor
Allows frame-by-frame search during video
playback.
During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU)
repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for
reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the
frame is played back.
Playback Zoom
Magnifies the recorded image up to 20X at any time
during video playback.
1) Press PLAY (U) to start playback.
Zoom Buttons
SHIFT
Left or SLOW
Rewind Button
Up Button
Down Button
PLAY
PAUSE
Right or SLOW
Forward
Button
STOP
Slow-Motion Playback
Allows slow-speed search in either direction during
video playback.
During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or
IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.
● After approx. 1 minute in Slow Rewind or
approx. 2 minutes in Slow Forward, normal
playback resumes.
● To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE (9).
● To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).
2) At the point you want to zoom
in, press the Zoom Button (T).
● To zoom out, press the Zoom
Button (W).
3) You can move the image on the
screen around to find a particular
portion of the picture. While
holding down SHIFT, press L
(Left), F (Right), U (Up) and E
(Down).
● To end zoom, press and hold W until
magnification returns to normal. Or, press
STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U).
NOTES:
● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and
still playback.
● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the
image may suffer.
NOTES:
● You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from
Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more
than approx. 2 seconds.
● During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital
image processing, the picture may take on a
mosaic effect.
● After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the still
image may be displayed for a few seconds,
followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This
is not a malfunction.
● There may be a small margin between the slowmotion playback start point you chose and the
actual start point for Slow-Motion Playback.
● During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be
disturbances in video and the picture may seem
unstable, especially with steady images. This is not
a malfunction.
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Playback Special Effects
69
1) To start playback, press PLAY (U).
2) Press EFFECT. The
PLA Y BACK E F F E C T
PLAYBACK EFFECT
OF F
Select Menu appears.
1
C L A S S I C F I LM
3) Press EFFECT repeatedly
2
MONO T ON E
3
SEP I A
to move the highlight
4
S T ROB E
bar to the desired effect.
● The selected function
is activated and after
2 seconds the menu disappears.
● To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT
ON/OFF. To reactivate the selected effect press
EFFECT ON/OFF again.
● To change the selected effect, repeat from
step 2 above.
Remote sensor
PLAY
EFFECT
EFFECT ON/OFF
Allows you to add creative effects to the video
playback image.
The effects that can be used during playback are
CLASSIC FILM, MONOTONE, SEPIA and STROBE.
The effects work the same in playback as they did in
recording. (墌 pg. 42)
CLASSIC FILM
Gives recorded scenes
a strobe effect.
MONOTONE
Like classic black and
white films, your
footage is shot in B/W.
Used together with the
Cinema mode, it
enhances the “classic
film” effect.
SEPIA
Recorded scenes have
a brownish tint like
old photos. Combine
this with the Cinema
mode for a classic
look.
STROBE
Your recording looks
like a series of
consecutive
snapshots.
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
Audio Dubbing
The audio track can be customised only when
recorded in the 12-bit and SP modes. (墌 pg. 44)
1
Play back the tape to locate the point where
editing will start, then press PAUSE (9).
2
While holding A.
DUB (D) on the
remote control, press
PAUSE (9). The
“9D” indicator
appears.
3
Press PLAY (U), then
begin “narrating”.
GR-DVM96 only
Speak into the
microphone.
● To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (9).
4
To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (9), then
STOP (8).
Stereo microphone
9D
MIC
To hear the dubbed sound during playback…
Set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND 2” or “MIX”.
(墌 pg. 38, 51)
Speaker
Remote sensor
Headphone connector
(GR-DVM96 only)
Open the
connector cover.
NOTES:
● Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio
Dubbing. To hear sound, connect optional
headphones to the headphone connector.
(GR-DVM96 only)
● When editing onto a tape that was recorded at
12-bit, the old and new soundtracks are recorded
separately.
● If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the
sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit
recorded areas.
● If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback,
move the camcorder’s microphone away from the
TV, or turn down the TV’s volume.
● If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in midrecording and then use the tape for Audio
Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where
16-bit recording began.
● During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to
scenes recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded
in 16-bit audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing
stops.
● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the
television, make connections. (墌 pg. 24, 25)
A.DUB
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
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Audio Dubbing Using Digital
Sound Effects (GR-DVM96 only)
5
Rotate the MENU
APPLAUSE
Wheel to select
“BRETURN”, and
press it twice. The
Menu Screen closes and the sound effect
indication appears.
7
Press INDEX to access the sound effects Index
Screen.
8
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired
sound effect and press it.
9
Press PLAY (U) to begin Audio Dubbing. The
selected sound effect is dubbed onto the tape.
● The “ ” moves while it is being dubbed.
● To stop dubbing the sound effect midway, press
D.SOUND.
10
Remote sensor
9D
D.SOUND
6
D.SOUND Button
MENU Wheel
Rotate the MENU
Wheel to select
“D.SOUND”, and
press it.
71
Press STOP (8) to end Audio Dubbing.
NOTES:
● After dubbing, set “SOUND IN” back to “MIC”.
● The dubbed sound effect is recorded on
SOUND 2. (墌 pg. 51)
● If you press PAUSE (9) to pause dubbing in step 9
the selected sound effect indication remains
displayed. To resume dubbing, press PLAY (U).
A.DUB
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
1
Load the provided memory card. (墌 pg. 17)
Then, perform step 1 and 2 on page 70.
2
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
3
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “s SYSTEM”,
and press it. The SYSTEM Menu appears.
4
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “SOUND IN”,
and press it. The Sub Menu appears.
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
Insert Editing
You can record a new scene into a previously
recorded tape, replacing a section of the original
recording with minimal picture distortion at the in
and outpoints. The original audio remains
unchanged.
Remote sensor
4
Press START/STOP to begin editing.
● Confirm the insert at the time code you
checked in step 1.
● To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it
again to resume editing.
5
To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then
STOP (8).
NOTES:
● Program AE with special effects (墌 pg. 38, 42)
can be used to spice up the scenes being edited
during Insert Editing.
● During Insert Editing, the date and time
information changes.
● If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on
the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted.
Make sure you only edit recorded areas.
● During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to
scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank
portion, Insert Edting stops. (墌 pg. 100, 101)
START/STOP
REW
STOP
INSERT
PLAY
PAUSE
NOTES:
● Before performing the following steps, make sure
that “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg. 38, 49)
● Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in
the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
● To perform Insert Editing while watching in the
television, make connections. (墌 pg. 24, 25)
1
Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and
press PAUSE (9). Confirm the time code at this
point. (墌 pg. 38, 49)
2
Press REW (3) until the Edit-In point is located,
then press PAUSE (9).
3
Press and hold INSERT
(I) on the remote
control, then press
PAUSE (9). The “9I”
indicator and the Time
Code (min.:sec.)
appear and the
camcorder enters
Insert-Pause mode.
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Random Assemble Editing
[R.A.Edit]
Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as
the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for
automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is
more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand
Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR
(see “VCR CODE LIST”), but can also be performed
by operating the VCR manually.
Before operation, make sure the batteries are
installed in the remote control. (墌 pg. 66)
VCR
SHIFT
NOTES:
● If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.
● Some brands of VCR do not come on
automatically. In this case, turn the power on
manually and try step 2.
● If the remote control is not able to control the
VCR, use the controls on the VCR.
● When the remote control’s batteries run out, the
VCR brand you have set will be erased. In that
case, replace the old battery with a new one to
reset the VCR brand.
VCR CODE LIST
VCR BRAND
NAME
CODE
VCR BRAND
NAME
CODE
DAEWOO
A H
PANASONIC
GE
A A
I B
I
I D
A
A
A
I
A
C
G
A
D
H
HITACHI
F F
F C
RCA
JVC A
B
C
I A
I F
I C
I
I
F
F
I
B
D
F
C
SAMSUNG
I D
SANYO
C F
C E
SHARP
A E
A
SONY
F E
F
C I
C A
TOSHIBA
F I
F A
ZENITH
A F
MBR SET
LG/GOLDSTAR A A
MAGNAVOX
2
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the
remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then,
referring to the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold
MBR SET, and enter the brand code.
The code is automatically set once you release
MBR SET, and the VCR’s power comes on.
Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while
holding SHIFT, press the button on the remote
for the desired function. The functions the remote
can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW
and VCR REC STBY (you do not need to press
SHIFT for this one).
I
A
G
G
E
A
A
F
MITSUBISHI
F G
F H
NEC
C G
C H
PHILIPS
A
I
A
I
I
I
A
C
G
Set Remote/VCR Code
1
73
I
E
A
D
A
F
B
C
B
You are now ready to try Random Assemble
Editing.
IMPORTANT
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs
and those of many other makers, it may not work
with yours or may offer limited functions.
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
Make Connections
1
A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE
connector…
…Connect the editing cable to the Remote
PAUSE connector.
B A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote
PAUSE connector but equipped with an
R.A.EDIT connector…
…Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT
connector.
C A VCR other than above…
…Connect the editing cable to the remote
control’s PAUSE IN connector.
2
3
4
Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder.
5
Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape
and engage the AUX mode.
● Refer to the VCR’s instructions.
Also refer to page 24 and 25.
To EDIT
To AV
Open these
connector covers.
Audio/
Video cable
(provided)
To S-VIDEO
S-Video cable
(optional)
White to
AUDIO L IN
Editing
cable
(provided)
Red to
AUDIO R IN
Yellow to
VIDEO IN*
To S-VIDEO
IN
ABTo Remote
PAUSE or
R.A.EDIT
VCR
CTo PAUSE IN
TV
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
NOTES:
● Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the
indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If
they do, they will be recorded onto the new tape.
To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV…
• Date/Time
Set “DISPLAY” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
(墌 pg. 38, 49) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote
control to turn on/off the date indication.
• Time Code
Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”.
(墌 pg. 38, 49)
• Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape
Running Displays
Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(墌 pg. 38, 49)
● The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the
YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC
Service Center described on the sheet included in
the package for details on its availability. Make
sure to connect the end with a core filter to the
camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.
● When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input
connector, an optional DV cable can be
connected instead of an S-Video cable and audio/
video cable.
DISPLAY
*
Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.
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● Cycle through the effects by pressing
repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is
displayed.
● If you select a Wipe/Fader effect for an Edit-Out
point, the effect is automatically applied to the
following Edit-In point.
● When you use Wipe/Fader effects, that time is
included in the total time.
Select Scenes
Remote sensor
11
If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT.
(墌 pg. 69)
12
Repeat steps 8 through 11 to register
additional scenes.
● To change previously registered points, press
CANCEL on the remote control. The registered
points disappear, one at a time, from the most
recently registered point.
● If you are not using Wipe/Fader or Program AE
with special effects, repeat steps 8 and 9 only.
PLAY
FADE/WIPE
EFFECT
EDIT IN/OUT
R.A.EDIT
ON/OFF
CANCEL
6
Point the remote control at the camcorder’s
remote sensor. Press PLAY (U) and then press
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.
The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.
Selected parameter
IN
1–– –– : ––
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
T I ME CODE
TOTAL
OUT
MODE
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
Random Assemble
Editing Menu
–– : ––
0 0 : 00
7
If using a Wipe/Fader at the beginning of the
scene, press FADE/WIPE on the remote control.
● Cycle through the effects by pressing
repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is
displayed.
8
At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/
OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In position
appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu.
9
At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The
Edit-Out position appears in the Random
Assemble Editing Menu.
NOTES:
● When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out
points so that there is a relatively large difference
between them.
● If the search time for an in-point exceeds
5 minutes, the recording deck’s Record-Standby
mode will be cancelled and editing will not take
place.
● If there are blank portions before or after the EditIn and Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be
included in the edited version.
● Since time codes register time only as accurately
as seconds, the time code total time may not
match the total program time exactly.
● Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all
registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.
● If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from
Program AE with special effects, you cannot use
the Black & White Fader. In this case the Black &
White indicator begins blinking. Once the next
Edit-In point is registered, the effect is turned off.
To combine these effects, use Sepia or Monotone
during recording, then use the Black & White
Fader during Random Assemble Editing.
● It is not possible to use Wipe/Fader effects and
Program AE with special effects during Random
Assemble Editing using a DV cable.
10
If using a Wipe/Fader at the end of the scene,
press FADE/WIPE.
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
13
Automatic Editing To VCR
Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the
beginning of the scene you want to edit and press
PAUSE (9).
14
Point the remote control towards the VCR’s
remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (79), or
manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.
15
Recording Start/
Stop Button
OFF A M
PLAY
Remote sensor
Press the Recording
IN
OUT
MODE
00 : 2 5 ~ 02 : 05 – – – –
1
Start/Stop Button on
2 – – 07 : 18 ~ 08 : 31 – – – –
the camcorder. Editing 3 – – 0 3 : 33 ~ 05 : 53
09 : 30 ~ 13 : 15
4
proceeds as
5
15 : 55 ~ 16 : 29 – – – –
6–– –– : –– ~
programmed, right
~
7
through to the end of 8
~
16 : 30
T I ME CODE
the last registered
9 : 39
TOTAL
scene.
● When dubbing is complete, the camcorder
enters the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its
Record-Pause mode.
● If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the
tape will be dubbed all the way to the end
automatically.
● If you operate the camcorder during automatic
editing, the VCR will enter its Record-Pause
mode and automatic editing will stop.
16
Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and
the VCR.
To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear,
press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.
START/STOP
NOTES:
● Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control
clears all settings registered during Random
Assemble Editing.
● When the editing cable is connected to the remote
control’s PAUSE IN connector during dubbing,
make sure the remote control is pointed at the
VCR’s sensor, and the path between the two is
unobstructed.
● Random Assemble Editing may not function
properly when using a tape including several
duplicated time codes. (墌 pg. 21)
PAUSE
R.A.EDIT
ON/OFF
VCR REC
STBY
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For More Accurate Editing
3
Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause
to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin
editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the
same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find
that you have recorded scenes you did not want. For
a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing
of the camcorder against your VCR.
Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing
4
Point the remote control at the camcorder’s
remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to
make the Random Assemble Editing menu
disappear, then press the MENU Wheel in. The
Menu Screen appears.
5
Rotate the MENU
Wheel to select
SYNCHRO
“t VIDEO”, and
press it. The VIDEO
Menu appears. Then,
rotate the MENU
Wheel to select
“SYNCHRO” and
press it. The value for “SYNCHRO” is
highlighted.
Remote sensor
R.A.EDIT
ON/OFF
Diagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing
1
Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point
the remote control at the camcorder’s remote
sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF.
Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.
Program 1
IN
1–– –– : ––
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
T I ME CODE
TOTAL
2
OUT
MODE
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
Random Assemble
Editing Menu
Play back the dubbed scene.
● If any images from the scene prior to the
transition you chose for your Edit-In point were
recorded, that means your VCR moves too
quickly from Record-Pause to Record mode.
● If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress,
the VCR is slow to start recording.
–
O. 1
6
Based on the diagnostics performed, you can
now advance the VCR’s record timing by rotating
the MENU Wheel towards “+”. You can also
delay the VCR’s record timing by rotating the
MENU Wheel towards “–”.
The adjustment range is from –1.3 to +1.3
seconds, in 0.1-second increments.
Press the MENU Wheel in to finish the setting.
7
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “BRETURN”,
and press it twice.
Now perform Random Assemble Editing
beginning with step 6 on page 75.
NOTES:
● Before performing actual Random Assemble
Editing, do a few Random Assemble Editing trial
runs to check whether the value you have input is
appropriate or not, and make adjustments
accordingly.
● Depending on the recorder, there may be
situations where the timing difference cannot be
fully corrected.
–– : ––
0 0 : 00
Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1
only. In order to check VCR and camcorder
timing, select the beginning of a scene transition
as your Edit-In point.
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Connection To A Personal Computer
[A] Using USB cable
To USB
To USB connector
USB cable (provided)
Open the
connector
cover.
PC
OR
[B] Using DV cable
DV cable
(optional)
To DV
Core filter
Open the connector cover.
[A] Using USB cable
This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by
using the provided software.
[B] Using DV cable
It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with
a DV connector by using software equipped with the
PC or commercially available software.
1
Connect the camcorder to your PC using the
appropriate cable as shown in the illustration.
2
If you are using the USB connection, set the
VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “MEMORY”.
3
Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”
while pressing down the Lock Button located on
the switch and turn on the PC.
● Refer to the instruction manual of the software
on how to transfer a still image to the PC.
NOTES:
● Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB
CONNECTION GUIDE” for the installation of the
bundled software and drivers.
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the
power supply instead of the battery pack. (墌 pg. 11)
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To DV
connector
Core filter
PC with DV
connector
● Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable
simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only
the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the
optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV
cable depending on the type of DV connector (4
or 6 pins) on the PC, or use the DV cable
provided with the capture board.
● If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB
cable is not powered, the camcorder does not
enter the USB mode.
● The date/time information cannot be captured into
the PC.
● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and
Software.
● The still images can also be transferred to a PC
with a DV connector-equipped capture board.
● The system may not work properly depending on
the PC or capture board you are using.
“USB MODE” and/or “ACCESSING FILES”
appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is
accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder
is transferring a file to the PC.
NEVER disconnect the USB cable while
“ACCESSING FILES” is displayed on the LCD
monitor since this can result in product damage.
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Using The Camcorder As A
WebCam (GR-DVM96 only)
This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB
connection.
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch
79
1
Make sure all necessary software (provided) are
installed in your PC and all units are turned off.
2
Connect the camcorder to your PC using the USB
cable.
3
4
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
5
6
Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
Turn on the PC.
● “Web CAMERA” appears on the screen.
P C We b
● If the PC is not
powered on, the
camcorder does not
enter the Web
Camera mode.
CAMERA
When finished, turn
off the PC first, then
the camcorder.
Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder
and PC.
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the
power supply instead of the battery pack.
(墌 pg. 11)
● Use the provided software PIXELA ImageMixer to
capture video in real time.
● You can also use the camcorder for web
conference by using Microsoft Windows®
NetMeeting® and signing up for MSN Hotmail.
● In the Web Camera mode, the following buttons
cannot be operated: E-MAIL, SNAPSHOT, the
Recording Start/Stop Button.
Open the
connector cover.
To USB
Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and
provided Software.
USB cable
(provided)
To USB connector
USB-equipped PC
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REFERENCES
CONTENTS
DETAILS ..................................................................................................... 81
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................... 82
CAUTIONS ................................................................................................. 88
USER MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... 91
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 92
INDEX ........................................................................................................ 94
Controls ................................................................................................. 94
Connectors ............................................................................................. 94
Indicators ............................................................................................... 94
Other Parts ............................................................................................ 94
Indications .............................................................................................. 96
TERMS .................................................................................................... 102
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ITEMS
NOTES
V Power (墌 pg. 10)
● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and
95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If
the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete.
● Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack.
● Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the
battery pack.
● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Adapter near a radio.
● Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during
use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.
● The following operation stops charging:
• Set the Power Switch to “P”, “A” or “M”.
• Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
• Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.
• Detach the battery from the camcorder.
V VIDEO
RECORDING
(墌 pg. 19, 20)
● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor
may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead.
● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.
● There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette
holder opens. Do not use force.
● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes
completely before closing the cassette holder cover.
● When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may take a few seconds
before actual recording starts. The “T” indicator starts rotating when the
camcorder actually starts recording.
● The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the
accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.
● “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off
automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears
when a cassette at its end is loaded.
● During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. To hear the sound,
connect optional headphones to the headphone connector. (GR-DVM96 only)
The sound volume is at the level it was adjusted to during playback. (墌 pg. 22)
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery
pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the
beginning.
Power
SYMPTOM
1. No power is supplied.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. • The power is not connected 1. • Connect the AC Adapter
securely. (墌 pg. 11)
properly.
• Replace the dead battery
• The battery is dead.
with a fully charged one.
• The LCD monitor is not open
(墌 pg. 10, 11)
fully or the viewfinder is not
• Open the LCD monitor fully
pulled out when recording.
or pull out the viewfinder.
Video and D.S.C. Recording
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
2. Recording cannot be
performed.
2. • The Power Switch is set to
“P” or “OFF”.
— For Video Recording —
• The tape’s erase protection
tab is set to “SAVE”.
• The VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
• “TAPE END” appears.
• The cassette holder cover is
open.
— For D.S.C. Recording —
• The VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
2. • Set the Power Switch to “A”
or “M”. (墌 pg. 14)
— For Video Recording —
• Set the tape’s erase
protection tab to “REC”.
(墌 pg. 16)
• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “VIDEO”.
• Replace with new cassette.
(墌 pg. 16)
• Close the cassette holder
cover.
— For D.S.C. Recording —
• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “MEMORY”.
3. When shooting a subject
illuminated by bright light,
vertical lines appear.
3. • This is a result of exceedingly 3.
high contrast, and is not a
malfunction.
4. • This is not a malfunction.
4. When the screen is under
direct sunlight during shooting,
the screen becomes red or
black for an instant.
5. During recording, the date/
time does not appear.
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4.
—
5. • “DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”. 5. • Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”.
(墌 pg. 38, 49)
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6. During recording, sound
cannot be heard.
6. • The optional headphones are 6. • Connect the optional
headphones to the
not connected to the
headphone connector
headphones connector.
(GR-DVM96 only).
(GR-DVM96 only)
(墌 pg. 95)
• The sound volume of the
• Adjust the sound volume
headphones connector
during playback. (墌 pg. 22)
(GR-DVM96 only) was not
adjusted appropriately. The
sound volume at this point is
the same as the level it was
adjusted to during playback.
7. The LCD monitor or
viewfinder indications blink.
7. • Re-read the sections covering
7. • Certain Wipe/Fader effects,
Wipe/Fader effects, Program
certain modes of Program AE
AE with special effects and
with special effects, “DIS”
“DIS”. (墌 pg. 38, 40 –
and other functions that
43, 46)
cannot be used together are
selected at the same time.
8. Digital Zoom does not work.
8. • 10X optical zoom is selected. 8. • Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or
• The VIDEO/MEMORY
“200X”. (墌 pg. 44)
Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “VIDEO”.
Video and D.S.C. Playback
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
9. Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward 9. • The Power Switch is set to
functions do not work.
“A” or “M”.
• VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is
set to “MEMORY”.
10. The LCD monitor image is
distorted.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
9. • Set the Power Switch to
“P”. (墌 pg. 22)
• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “VIDEO”.
10.
10. • During playback of the
unrecorded portion, Highspeed Search and still
playback, LCD monitor
indications appear distorted.
This is not a defect.
—
11. • Set the TV to the mode or
11. The tape is moving, but there is 11. • Your TV has AV input
channel appropriate for
no picture.
terminals, but is not set to its
video playback.
VIDEO mode.
(墌 pg. 24, 25)
• The cassette holder cover is
• Close the cassette holder
open.
cover. (墌 pg. 16)
12. Blocks of noise appear during
playback, or there is no
playback picture and the
screen becomes blue.
12.
13. A memory card cannot be
played back.
13. • The Power Switch is set to
“A” or “M”.
• The VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
—
12. • Clean the video heads with
an optional cleaning
cassette. (墌 pg. 91)
13. • Set the Power Switch to
“P”. (墌 pg. 28)
• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “MEMORY”.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
Advanced features
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
14. The focus does not adjust
automatically.
14. • Set Focus to the Auto mode.
14. • Focus is set to the Manual
(墌 pg. 55)
mode.
• Clean the lens and check the
• The recording was done in a
focus again. (墌 pg. 91)
dark place, or the contrast
was low.
• The lens is dirty or covered
with condensation.
15. Snapshot mode cannot be
used.
15. • The Squeeze mode
(SQUEEZE) is selected.
16. The colour of Snapshot looks
strange.
16. • Find a white subject and
16. • The light source or the
compose your shot so that it
subject does not include
also appears in the frame.
white. Or there are various
(墌 pg. 27, 53)
different light sources behind
• Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)
the subject.
and Monotone
• The Sepia (SEPIA) or
(MONOTONE). (墌 pg. 42)
Monotone (MONOTONE)
mode is activated.
17. The image taken using
Snapshot is too dark.
17. • Shooting was performed
under backlit conditions.
17. • Press BACKLIGHT.
(墌 pg. 57)
18. The image taken using
Snapshot is too bright.
18. • The subject is too bright.
18. • Set “r PROGRAM AE” to
“SPOTLIGHT”. (墌 pg. 42)
19. White Balance cannot be
activated.
19. • The Sepia (SEPIA) or
Monotone (MONOTONE)
mode is activated.
19. • Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)
or Monotone (MONOTONE)
mode before setting White
Balance. (墌 pg. 42, 43)
20. Wipe/Fader effects do not
work.
20. • The Power Switch is set to
“A”.
20. • Set the Power Switch to “M”.
(墌 pg. 14)
21. The Black & White Fader does 21. • The Sepia (SEPIA) or
not work.
Monotone (MONOTONE)
mode is activated.
21. • Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)
and Monotone
(MONOTONE). (墌 pg. 42)
22. Program AE with special
effects does not work.
22. • Set the Power Switch to “M”.
(墌 pg. 14)
22. • The Power Switch is set to
“A”.
23. Even when Slow Shutter is not 23. • When shooting in the dark,
selected, the image looks like
the unit becomes highly
it is activated.
sensitive to light and the
image takes on an effect
similar to Slow Shutter.
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15. • Disengage the Squeeze
(SQUEEZE) mode.
(墌 pg. 46)
23. • If you want the lighting to
look more natural, set “GAIN
UP” to “ACG” or “OFF”.
(墌 pg. 38, 45)
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24. Although Snapshot is
24. • The subject is too bright with 24. • Set “FLASH” to “ON” in
MANUAL Menu.
attempted, flash does not take
the flash set to “AUTO” or
(墌 pg. 38, 47)
place.
“AUTO C”.
• It can take up to 10 seconds
• If blinks, the flash is being
to charge the flash.
charged.
• Set the camcorder in the
• The camcorder is in the
Record-Standby mode.
Record mode.
(墌 pg. 53, 54)
• In the Menu Screen, “GAIN
• Set “GAIN UP” to
UP” is set to “OFF” or
“AUTO
” or “ACG”
“r PROGRAM AE” is set to
(墌 pg. 38, 45) or disengage
“TWILIGHT”.
the “TWILIGHT” mode.
(墌 pg. 38, 42)
25. Although a Snapshot is taken 25. • The subject does not look
with the flash, Red-Eye
straight toward the flash.
Reduction does not take place.
• The subject does not look at
the first flash, which is an
important part of Red-Eye
Reduction.
• The camcorder is too far
from the subject.
• “FLASH” is not set to
“AUTO C” in MANUAL
Menu.
25. • The subject should look
straight toward the flash,
especially the first flash. If
the subject does not see the
first flash, it will be difficult
for Red-Eye Reduction to
take place. (墌 pg. 54)
• The flash is effective for
subjects at a distance of
approx. 0.7 m (2 ft) to 2 m
(6.5 ft) from the camcorder.
(墌 pg. 54)
• Set “FLASH” to “AUTO C”
to display the Red-Eye
Reduction indicator.
(墌 pg. 38, 54)
Other problems
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
26. • To protect the battery, it is
26. The CHARGE indicator on the 26. • The temperature of the
recommended to charge it in
camcorder does not light.
battery is extremely high/low.
places with a temperature of
• Charging is difficult in places
10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F).
subject to extremely high/
(墌 pg. 88)
low temperatures.
27. • Connect the camcorder to an
AC outlet using the AC
Adapter for over 24 hours to
charge the clock’s lithium
battery. (墌 pg. 15)
27. “SET DATE/TIME!” appears.
27. • The built-in clock’s
rechargeable lithium battery
is discharged.
• The previously set date/time
is erased.
28. There is no picture.
28. • The camcorder is not getting 28. • Turn the camcorder’s power
power, or some other
off and on again. (墌 pg. 14)
malfunction exists.
29. Some functions are not
available using the MENU
Wheel.
29. • The Power Switch is set to
“A”.
29. • Set the Power Switch to “M”.
(墌 pg. 14)
30. Files stored in the memory
card cannot be deleted.
30. • Files stored in the memory
card are protected.
30. • Remove protection from the
files stored in the memory
card and delete them.
(墌 pg. 31 – 33)
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31. When the image is printed
from the printer, a black bar
appears at the bottom of the
screen.
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
31. • This is not a malfunction.
32. • The DV cable was plugged/
32. When the camcorder is
unplugged with power
connected via the DV
turned on.
connector, the camcorder does
not operate.
31. • By recording with “DIS”
activated (墌 pg. 46) this can
be avoided.
32. • Turn the camcorder’s power
off and on again, then
operate it.
33. The rear of the LCD monitor is 33. • The light used to illuminate 33. • Close the LCD monitor to
hot.
the LCD monitor causes it to
turn it off or set the Power
become hot.
Switch to “OFF”, and let the
unit cool down.
34. Images on the LCD monitor
appear dark or whitish.
34. • Adjust the brightness and
34. • In places subject to low
angle of the LCD monitor.
temperature, images become
(墌 pg. 13)
dark due to the
characteristics of the LCD
monitor. When this happens,
the displayed colours differ
from those that are actually
recorded. This is not a defect
of the camcorder.
• When the LCD monitor’s
fluorescent light reaches the
end of its service life, images
on the LCD monitor become
dark. Consult your nearest
JVC dealer.
35.
35. Coloured bright spots appear 35. • The LCD monitor and the
all over the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder are made with
viewfinder.
high-precision technology.
However, black spots or
bright spots of light (red,
green or blue) may appear
constantly on the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder.
These spots are not recorded
on the tape. This is not due to
any defect of the unit.
(Effective dots: more than
99.99 %)
—
36. The indicators and the image 36. • This may occur when the
colour on the LCD monitor are
surface or the edge of the
not clear.
LCD monitor is pressed.
36.
—
37. The cassette will not load
properly.
37. • Set it in the right position.
(墌 pg. 16)
• Install a fully charged battery.
(墌 pg. 10, 11)
37. • The cassette is in the wrong
position.
• The battery’s charge is low.
38. The memory card will not load 38. • The memory card is in the
properly.
wrong position.
38. • Set it in the right position.
(墌 pg. 17)
39. The memory card cannot be
removed from the camcorder.
39. • Push in the memory card a
few more times. (墌 pg. 17)
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40. Picture does not appear on the 40. • The viewfinder is pulled out. 40. • Push the viewfinder back in.
LCD monitor.
• The LCD monitor’s brightness
• Adjust the brightness of the
setting is too dark.
LCD monitor. (墌 pg. 13)
• If the monitor is tilted
upward 180 degrees, open
the monitor fully. (墌 pg. 13)
41. Images on the LCD monitor
are jittery.
41. • The speaker volume is too
great.
42. The LCD monitor, the
42.
viewfinder and the lens have
become dirty (ex. fingerprints).
—
41. • Turn the speaker volume
down. (墌 pg. 22)
42. • Wipe them gently with soft
cloth. Wiping strongly can
cause damage. (墌 pg. 91)
43. Time code does not appear.
43. • “TIME CODE” is set to
“OFF”.
43. • Set “TIME CODE” to “ON”.
(墌 pg. 38, 49, 52)
44. An unusual mark appears.
44.
44. • Check the section of the
manual that explains LCD
monitor/viewfinder
indications. (墌 pg. 96 – 99)
—
45. An error indication (E01, E02
or E06) appears.
45. • A malfunction of some kind 45. • Remove the power supply
(battery pack, etc.) and wait a
has occurred. In this case the
few minutes for the
camcorder’s functions
indication to clear. When it
become unusable.
does, you can resume using
the camcorder.
If the indication remains
even though you repeat the
above two or three times,
please consult your nearest
JVC dealer. Do not eject the
cassette. This will cause
damage to the tape.
46. An error indication (E03 or
E04) appears.
46. • A malfunction of some kind 46. • Eject the cassette once and
re-insert it, then check if the
has occurred. In this case the
indication clears. When it
camcorder’s functions
does, you can resume using
become unusable.
the camcorder.
If the indication remains
even though you repeat the
above two or three times,
please consult your nearest
JVC dealer.
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CAUTIONS
When using the AC Adapter in areas other
than the USA
● The provided AC Adapter features automatic
voltage selection in the AV range from 110 V to
240 V.
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC
wall outlet other than American National
Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter,
called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.
For this AC plug adapter consult your neareat JVC
dealer.
Plug adapter
General Battery Precautions
If the remote control is not functioning even if it is
being operated correctly, the batteries are
exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones.
Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2
Please make note of the following rules for battery
use. When misused, the batteries can leak or
explode.
1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 66.
2. Do not use any different size of batteries from
those specified.
3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct
direction.
4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as
they can leak or explode.
6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.
7. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be
stored for an extended period to avoid battery
leakage which can cause malfunctions.
8. Do not recharge the provided batteries.
Battery Packs
The supplied battery pack
is a lithium-ion battery.
Before using the supplied
battery pack or an
optional battery pack, be
sure to read the following
Terminals
cautions:
1. To avoid hazards…
...do not burn.
...do not short-circuit the terminals. When
transporting, make sure the provided battery
cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap
is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.
...do not modify or disassemble.
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... do not expose the battery to temperatures
exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the
battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.
... use only specified chargers.
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life…
... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
... charge in an environment where temperatures
are within the tolerances shown in the chart
below. This is a chemical reaction type
battery — cooler temperatures impede
chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures
can prevent complete charging.
... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure
to high temperatures will increase natural
discharge and shorten service life.
... fully charge and then fully discharge the
battery every 6 months when storing the
battery pack over a long period time.
... remove from charger or powered unit when
not in use, as some machines use current even
when switched off.
NOTES:
● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
charging, or after use.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging........10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Operation ......0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage ..........–10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F)
● Recharging time is based on room temperature of
20°C (68°F).
● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes.
Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to
read the following cautions:
1. During use…
... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV
mark.
... be aware that recording onto prerecorded
tapes automatically erases the previously
recorded video and audio signals.
... make sure the cassette is positioned properly
when inserting.
... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly
without allowing the tape to run at all. This
slackens the tape and can result in damage.
... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes
the tape to fingerprints and dust.
2. Store cassettes…
... away from heaters or other heat sources.
... out of direct sunlight.
... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary
shock or vibration.
... where they won’t be exposed to strong
magnetic fields (such as those generated by
motors, transformers or magnets).
... vertically, in their original cases.
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Memory Cards
To properly use and store your memory cards, be
sure to read the following cautions:
1. During use…
...make sure the memory card bears the SD or
MultiMediaCard mark.
...make sure the memory card is positioned
properly when inserting.
2. While the memory card is being accessed
(during recording, playback, deletion,
initialization, etc.)…
...never unload the memory card and never turn
off the camcorder.
3. Store memory cards…
...away from heaters or other heat sources.
...out of direct sunlight.
...where they won’t be subject to unnecessary
shock or vibration.
...where they won’t be exposed to strong
magnetic fields (such as those generated by
motors, transformers or magnets).
LCD Monitor
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,
DO NOT…
...push it strongly or apply any shocks.
...place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on
the bottom.
2. To prolong service life . . .
...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD
monitor use.
These are not malfunctions:
• While using the camcorder, the surface around
the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD
monitor may heat up.
• If you leave power on for a long time, the
surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT…
...open the camcorder’s chassis.
...disassemble or modify the unit.
...short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in
use.
...allow inflammables, water or metallic objects
to enter the unit.
...remove the battery pack or disconnect the
power supply while the power is on.
...leave the battery pack attached when the
camcorder is not in use.
2. Avoid using the unit…
...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
...in places subject to soot or steam such as near
a cooking stove.
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... in places subject to excessive shock or
vibration.
... near a television set.
... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting
antennas, etc.).
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C
or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)
temperatures.
3. DO NOT leave the unit…
... in places of over 50°C (122°F).
... in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
... in direct sunlight.
... in a closed car in summer.
... near a heater.
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT…
... allow it to become wet.
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
... subject it to shock or excessive vibration
during transportation.
... keep the lens directed at extremely bright
objects for long periods.
... expose the lens to direct sunlight.
... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.
... swing it excessively when using the hand strap
or the grip.
... swing the soft camera case excessively when
the camcorder is inside it.
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
• No picture during playback.
• Blocks of noise appear during playback.
• During recording or playback, the Head Clog
Warning indicator “ ” appears.
• Recording cannot be performed properly.
In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette.
Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more
than once consecutively, damage to the video heads
may result. After the camcorder plays back for about
20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the
cleaning cassette’s instructions.
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still
exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Mechanical moving parts used to move the video
heads and video tape tend to become dirty and
worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear
picture at all times, periodic check-ups are
recommended after using the unit for about 1,000
hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your
nearest JVC dealer.
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How To Handle A CD-ROM
• Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface
(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write
anything or put a sticker on either the front or back
surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it
with a soft cloth outward from the center hole
using a circular motion.
• Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning
spray.
• Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror
surface.
• Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or
humid environment. Keep it away from direct
sunlight.
About moisture condensation...
● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid
into a glass will cause drops of water to form on
the glass’ outer surface. This same phenomenon
occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when
it is moved from a cool place to a warm place,
after heating a cold room, under extremely
humid conditions or in a place directly
subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.
● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
damage to the video tape, and can lead to
internal damage to the camcorder itself.
Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled
device. External noise and interference (from a TV,
a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning
properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power
supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and
wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and
proceed as usual from the beginning.
CAUTIONS (cont.)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number
: GR-DVM96U
GR-DVM76U
Trade Name
: JVC
Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP.
Address
: 1700 Valley Road Wayne,
N. J. 07470
Telephone Number : 973-317–5000
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Change or modifications not approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment. This
equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV
technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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After Use
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Cleaning The Camcorder
1
2
Turn off the camcorder.
3
Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.
● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely
before closing the cassette holder cover.
4
Slide and hold the BATT.RELEASE tab to the right
1 and remove the battery pack 2.
Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the
direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette
holder cover open until it locks. The cassette
holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette.
.
Cassette holder cover
1
To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft
cloth.
Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it
well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with
a dry cloth.
2
Open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft
cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.
Close the LCD monitor.
3
To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,
then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
4
5
Pull out the viewfinder fully.
6
Close the hatch until it locks in place and push
the viewfinder back in.
Cassette holder
Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the
direction of the arrow A.
Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at
the side of the viewfinder and clean the interior
of the viewfinder with it B.
NOTES:
● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as
benzine or alcohol.
● Cleaning should be done only after the battery
pack has been removed or other power units have
been disconnected.
● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth
refer to the cautions of each product.
Remove.
PUSH HERE
OPEN/EJECT
Switch
Hatch
Lens blower
BATT.RELEASE Tab
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camcorder
For General
Power supply
:
Power consumption
LCD monitor off, viewfinder on :
LCD monitor on, viewfinder off :
Dimensions (W x H x D)
:
Weight
:
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Storage temperature
Pickup
:
:
:
:
Lens
:
Filter diameter
LCD monitor
Viewfinder
Speaker
:
:
:
:
For Digital Video Camera
Format
Signal format
Recording/Playback format
:
:
:
Cassette
Tape speed
:
:
Maximum recording time
(using 80 min. cassette)
:
For Digital Still Camera
Storage media
Compression system
:
:
DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter)
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)
Approx. 4.5 W (GR-DVM96)/Approx. 3.8 W (GR-DVM76)
Approx. 5.4 W (GR-DVM96)/Approx. 4.7 W (GR-DVM76)
54 mm x 113.5 mm x 96 mm (2-3/16” x 4-1/2” x 3-13/16”)
(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in)
Approx. 490 g (1.1 lbs)
(incl. grip belt)
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
35% to 80%
–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
1/3.8” CCD (GR-DVM96)
1/4” CCD (GR-DVM76)
F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens (GR-DVM96)
F 1.8, f = 3.6 mm to 36 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens (GR-DVM76)
ø27 mm
2.5” diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system
Electronic viewfinder with 0.44” black/white LCD
Monaural
DV format (SD mode)
NTSC standard
Video : Digital component recording
Audio : PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit), 48 kHz
2-channel (16-bit)
Mini DV cassette
SP: 18.8 mm/s
LP: 12.5 mm/s
SP: 80 min.
LP: 120 min.
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Still image
: JPEG (compatible)
Moving image*: MPEG4 (compatible)
File size
Still Image
: 3 modes (1280 x 960 pixels*/1024 x 768 pixels/640 x 480 pixels)
Moving Image*
: 1 mode (160 x 120 pixels)
Picture quality
: 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)
Approximate number of storable images
: 墌 pg. 50
* GR-DVM96 only
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For Connectors
AV
Video output
Audio output
Headphone output
(GR-DVM96 only)
S-VIDEO
DV
Input/output
USB
EDIT
:
:
:
1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo
Stereo
:
Y: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog output
C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog output
:
:
:
4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant
5-pin
ø3.5 mm, 2-pole
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AC Adapter
For General
Power requirement
U.S.A. and Canada
Other countries
Output
:
:
:
AC 120 Vd, 60 Hz
AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz
DC 11.0 V G, 1.0 A
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject
to change without notice.
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INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators
1
OFF A M
PLAY
2
3 4
5
6
78
9
0
q
w
e
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t
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Controls
Indicators
a •Power Zoom Ring [T/W].................... 墌 pg. 20
•Speaker Volume Control.................... 墌 pg. 22
b Recording Start/Stop Button ................ 墌 pg. 19
c Power Switch [A, M, P, OFF].......... 墌 pg. 14
d Lock Button ......................................... 墌 pg. 14
e •Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] .... 墌 pg. 27, 53
•Information Button [INFO] ............... 墌 pg. 30
f •E-Mail Clip Recording Button [E-MAIL]
(GR-DVM96 only)........................ 墌 pg. 60, 61
•Index Button [INDEX] .......... 墌 pg. 30, 59, 71
g •Menu Wheel [MENU, +,–] ................. 墌 pg. 38
•LCD Monitor Brightness Control
[BRIGHT, +,–].................................... 墌 pg. 13
h Battery Release Tab [BATT.RELEASE].... 墌 pg. 10
i Cassette Open/Eject Switch
[OPEN/EJECT]...................................... 墌 pg. 16
j •Play/Pause Button [4/9] .................. 墌 pg. 22
•Backlight Compensation Button
[BACKLIGHT] .................................... 墌 pg. 57
k •Fast-Forward Button [5]................ 墌 pg. 22
•Night-Alive Button [NIGHT].............. 墌 pg. 53
l VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
[VIDEO/MEMORY] ............................. 墌 pg. 14
m •Rewind Button [3] ........................ 墌 pg. 22
•Focus Adjustment Button
[FOCUS] ............................................ 墌 pg. 55
n •Stop Button [8] ................................. 墌 pg. 22
•Digital Sound Button [D.SOUND]
(GR-DVM96 only).............................. 墌 pg. 59
•D.S.C. Playback Select Button [SELECT]
(GR-DVM96 only)...................... 墌 pg. 28 – 34
o Diopter Adjustment Control ................ 墌 pg. 12
A Power Lamp [POWER]....................墌 pg. 14, 19
B Charge Lamp [CHARGE] ......................墌 pg. 10
C Tally Lamp ......................................墌 pg. 19, 48
Other Parts
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
LCD Monitor ..................................墌 pg. 13, 20
Viewfinder............................................墌 pg. 12
Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch ..................墌 pg. 91
Speaker ................................................墌 pg. 22
Cassette Holder Cover..........................墌 pg. 16
Grip Belt Eyelet ......................................墌 pg. 6
Camera Sensor
Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.
Stereo Microphone...............................墌 pg. 70
Lens
Flash Sensor
Be careful not to cover this area, as it contains a
sensor required by the flash.
Flash.....................................................墌 pg. 54
Remote Sensor .....................................墌 pg. 66
Card Cover [MEMORY CARD] ............墌 pg. 17
Battery Pack Mount ..............................墌 pg. 10
Stud Hole
Tripod Mounting Socket .......................墌 pg. 13
Connectors
The connectors are located beneath the covers.
P S-Video Output Connector
[S-VIDEO]................................ 墌 pg. 24, 62, 74
Q Edit Connector [EDIT] ........................ 墌 pg. 74
R Headphone Connector [ ]
(GR-DVM96 only)................................ 墌 pg. 70
No sound is output from the speaker when
headphones are connected to this connector.
S Audio/Video Output Connector
[AV] ......................................... 墌 pg. 24, 62, 74
T DC Input Connector [DC] ............. 墌 pg. 10, 11
U USB (Universal Serial Bus)
Connector .......................................... 墌 pg. 78
V Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT]
(i.Link*).................................... 墌 pg. 63, 64, 78
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry
specification and extensions thereof. The logo
is used for products compliant with the i.Link
standard.
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INDEX Indications
Indications
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only
1
2
3
4
5
L P1 00 min
REC
6
7
8
SOUND 12B IT
15:55
0
9
a Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator
(墌 pg. 40, 41)
b Selected Wide Mode Indicator
(墌 pg. 46)
c Tape Running Indicator
(墌 pg. 19)
(Rotates while tape is running.)
d Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP)
(墌 pg. 44)
e Tape Remaining Time
(墌 pg. 19)
f •REC: (Appears during recording)
(墌 pg. 19)
•PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode)
(墌 pg. 19)
a Insert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode
(墌 pg. 72)
b Wind Cut Indicator
(墌 pg. 47)
c Sound Mode Indicator
(墌 pg. 44)
(Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on
the camcorder)
d Time Code
(墌 pg. 49, 52)
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Only
1
2
3 45
1024
15
0 0:1 5
6
a Image Size: 1280 (1280 x 960) (GR-DVM96
only), 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 480)
(墌 pg. 50)
b Shooting Icon
(墌 pg. 27)
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)
c Card Icon
(墌 pg. 27)
(Appears during shooting and blinks when a
memory card is not loaded:
(SD Memory
Card) or
(MultiMediaCard).)
d Picture Quality: F (FINE) and S (STANDARD) (in
order of quality)
(墌 pg. 50)
e •Remaining Number Of Shot
(墌 pg. 27)
(Displays the approximate remaining number of
shots that can be stored. The number increases
or decreases depending on the Picture Quality/
Image Size, etc.)
•Memory Card Remaining Time For E-Mail Clip
Recording (GR-DVM96 only)
(墌 pg. 60)
f E-Mail Clip Recording Time (GR-DVM96 only)
(墌 pg. 60)
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INDEX Indications (cont.)
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording
0g
9
1
2
5
7
3
4
6
T
40 x W
O
3
w
e
3
EXPLOSION
NOV 10 ' 02
10 : 00 AM
8
y
a Operation Mode
(墌 pg. 14)
b •
: Night-Alive Indicator
(墌 pg. 53)
(Appears when Night-Alive is engaged.)
•
: Gain Up Mode
(墌 pg. 45)
(Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO”
and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted.)
c Red Eye Reduction Indicator
(墌 pg. 54)
(Appears when the “FLASH” is set to
“AUTO C”.)
d White Balance Indicator
(墌 pg. 58)
e • : Backlight Compensation Indicator
(墌 pg. 57)
•±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌 pg. 56)
f Selected Program AE With Special Effects
Indicator
(墌 pg. 42, 43)
g Iris Lock Indicator
(墌 pg. 57)
h Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”)
(墌 pg. 46)
i Approximate Zoom Ratio
(墌 pg. 20)
(Appears during zooming.)
j Zoom Indicator
(墌 pg. 20)
(Appears during zooming.)
(The level indicator g moves.)
k O: (Appears when taking Snapshot)
(墌 pg. 53)
l Flash Indicator
(墌 pg. 54)
(Appears when the flash is ready. A number
appears next to the indication after adjusting the
brightness of the flash.)
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r
t
m •
EXPLOSION: Selected Digital Sound Effect
(GR-DVM96 only)
(墌 pg. 59)
•BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD
monitor)
(墌 pg. 13)
(The level indicator g moves.)
n Battery Indicator
(墌 pg. 100)
o Date/Time
(墌 pg. 15)
p Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (墌 pg. 55)
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback
a Sound Mode Indicator
(墌 pg. 51)
b Blank Search Indicator
(墌 pg. 23)
c Tape Speed
(墌 pg. 44)
d •U : Playback
1
3 4 5
2
•5 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
•3 : Rewind/Shuttle Search
•9 : Pause
1 2B I T / SOUND 1
SP
•9 U : Forward Slow-Motion
L
•Y 9 : Reverse Slow-Motion
•D : Audio Dubbing
MIC
•9D : Audio Dubbing Pause
(Appear while a tape is running.)
B L ANK SEARCH
e Sound Input For Audio Dubbing (墌 pg. 70, 71)
f Date/Time
(墌 pg. 49, 52)
g •VOLUME : Volume Level Indicator (Speaker or
headphone (GR-DVM96 only))
(墌 pg. 22)
VO L UME
(The level indicator g moves.)
NOV 10 ' 02
•BRIGHT : Brightness Control Indicator (LCD
20 : 21 : 25
10 : 00 AM
monitor)
(墌 pg. 13)
(The level indicator g moves.)
g
h Time Code
(墌 pg. 49, 52)
8
7
6
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback
a Operation Mode Indicator
(墌 pg. 31)
b Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor)
(墌 pg. 13)
(The level indicator g moves.)
1
BR I GHT
2
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INDEX Indications (cont.)
Warning Indications
Indications
Function
Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level: high
Remaining power level: exhausted
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks.
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.
Appears when no tape is loaded.
(墌 pg. 16)
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power Switch is
CHECK TAPE’S ERASE
set to “A” or “M” and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
PROTECTION TAB
(墌 pg. 14)
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional
cleaning cassette.
(墌 pg. 91)
HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED USE
CLEANING CASSETTE
CONDENSATION
OPERATION PAUSED
PLEASE WAIT
TAPE!
TAPE END
DIFFERENT
FORMATTED TAPE
SET DATE/TIME!
LENS CAP
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more
than 1 hour until condensation disappears.
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or
SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and
the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.
(墌 pg. 81)
Appears if a tape in another format is loaded.
● Appears when the date/time is not set.
(墌 pg. 15)
● Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is discharged and the
previously set date/time is erased.
(墌 pg. 15)
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.
A. DUB ERROR!
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. (墌 pg. 70)
A. DUB ERROR!
<CANNOT DUB ON A
LP RECORDED TAPE>
<CANNOT DUB ON A
16BIT RECORDING>
<CHECK TAPE’S
ERASE PROTECTION
TAB>
<MEMORY CARD>
● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.
(墌 pg. 70)
● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio.
(墌 pg. 70)
● Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is pressed when the erase
protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
(墌 pg. 70)
● Appears if Audio Dubbing using Digital Sound Effects is attempted when a
memory card is not loaded.
(墌 pg. 71)
INSERT ERROR!
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.
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Function
● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.
INSERT ERROR!
(墌 pg. 72)
<CANNOT EDIT ON A
LP RECORDED TAPE> ● Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control is pressed when the erase
protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
(墌 pg. 72)
<CHECK TAPE’S
ERASE PROTECTION
TAB>
MEMORY IS FULL
Appears when the memory card’s memory is full and shooting is not possible.
COPYING FAILED
● Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder
is being used as a recorder.
● Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card
(as digital stills or video clips):
– when no memory card is loaded.
– when the memory card’s memory is full.
– when the memory card is not formatted.
– when a write-protected SD Memory Card is loaded.
(墌 pg. 61, 65)
MEMORY CARD!
or PLEASE INSERT
CARD
Appears if there are no sound files stored on the memory card loaded when you
attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a memory card.
PLEASE FORMAT
Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is
corrupt, or it has not been initialized. Initialize the memory card.
(墌 pg. 36)
NO SOUND FILES
Appears if there are no sound files stored in the memory card when you attempt
to use digital sound effects.
NO IMAGE STORED
Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt
memory card playback.
NO E-MAIL CLIP
STORED
Appears if there are no video clip files stored in the memory card when you
attempt memory card playback.
CARD ERROR!
Appears when the camcorder does not recognise the loaded memory card.
Remove the memory card once and insert it again. Repeat these procedures
until no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is
corrupted.
UNSUPPORTED
FILES
● Appears when a file in a format other than MP3 is selected.
● Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file
with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder.
CHECK CARD’S
WRITE PROTECTION
SWITCH
● Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write
protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the “LOCK” position.
● Appears when you attempt MEMORY SELECT menu operation with a writeprotected SD Memory Card loaded.
E01, E02 or E06
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD
MODE REMOVE AND
REATTACH BATTERY
The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type of malfunction has
occurred. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off
automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes
for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If
the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
E03 or E04
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD
MODE EJECT AND
REINSERT TAPE
The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occurred.
When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject
the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears. When it
does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult
your nearest JVC dealer.
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A
E
AC Adapter ...................................................10, 11
Audio Dubbing ...................................................70
Auto Focus ..........................................................55
Auto Playback Of Images ....................................28
Auto Shut Off ................................................19, 27
E-Mail Clip Recording ................................... 60, 61
Erase Protection ............................................ 16, 17
Exposure Control ................................................ 56
B
Backlight Compensation ......................................57
Battery Pack ............................................10, 11, 88
Beep (BEEP) .........................................................48
Blank search (BLANK SRCH) .........................23, 51
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ................13
Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium
Battery .................................................................15
C
Changing The Menu Settings ...............................38
Channels (Left/Right) ...........................................51
Charging The Battery Pack ..................................10
Cleaning The Camcorder .....................................91
Clock adjustment (CLOCK ADJ.) .........................15
Connections
Charging .......................................................10
Dubbing ............................................... 62 – 65
Random Assemble Editing ..................... 73 – 77
To A Personal Computer ...............................78
To A TV Or VCR ...........................................24
WebCam ......................................................79
D
Date/Time
Display ...................................................49, 52
Settings .........................................................15
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) .....27, 28
Deleting Files ......................................................33
Demonstration Mode (DEMO MODE) .............8, 48
Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS) ..........................46
Digital Sound Effects ...............................29, 59, 71
Display setting (ON SCREEN) ..............................49
DPOF Setting (Digital Print Order
Format) ..........................................................34, 35
Dubbing ...................................................... 62 – 65
Dubbing from tape to memory card
(
COPY) .........................................51, 65
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Fade-In/Out .................................................. 40, 41
Fast-Forward The Tape ........................................ 22
Flash (FLASH) ..................................................... 54
Flash Brightness Adjustment (FLASH ADJ.) .......... 54
Frame-By-Frame Playback ............................ 22, 68
G
Gain Up (GAIN UP) ............................................ 45
Grip Adjustment ................................................. 12
I
Image Size (IMAGE SIZE) .................................... 50
Index Playback Of Files ...................................... 30
Indications on the LCD Monitor/
Viewfinder .................................................. 96 – 99
Indicators .................................................... 41 – 52
Initialising A Memory Card ................................. 36
Insert Editing ....................................................... 72
Iris ...................................................................... 57
Iris Lock .............................................................. 57
J
Journalistic Shooting ........................................... 20
L
Loading A Cassette .............................................. 16
Loading A Memory Card ..................................... 17
M
Manual Focus ..................................................... 55
Memory Card ................................................ 17, 89
Menu Screen
CAMERA ................................................ 44, 45
D.S.C. Playback .................................... 31 – 36
DISPLAY ................................................. 49, 52
DSC .............................................................. 50
MANUAL ............................................... 46, 47
SYSTEM ............................................ 48, 49, 52
VIDEO .......................................................... 51
Motor Drive Mode .............................................. 53
MultiMediaCard ............................................ 17, 89
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N
S
Night-Alive ..........................................................53
SD Memory Card .......................................... 17, 89
Self-Recording .................................................... 20
Set Remote/VCR Code ........................................ 73
Shuttle Search ..................................................... 22
Slow-Motion Playback ........................................ 68
Snapshot ....................................................... 27, 53
Snapshot Mode (SNAP MODE) ........................... 45
Sound input (SOUND IN) ....................... 49, 70, 71
Sound Mode (SOUND MODE) ..................... 44, 51
Speaker Volume .................................................. 22
Specifications ................................................ 92, 93
Still Playback ...................................................... 22
Synchro adjustment (SYNCHRO) ........................ 77
P
Picture Quality (QUALITY) ..................................50
Playback sound (SOUND MODE,
12BIT MODE) .....................................................51
Playback Special Effects ......................................69
Playback Zoom ...................................................68
Power Switch Position .........................................14
Program AE With Special Effects
(PROGRAM AE)
Classic Film (CLASSIC FILM) .........................42
Monotone (MONOTONE) ............................42
Sepia (SEPIA) .................................................42
Shutter Speed (SHUTTER) .............................42
Slow Shutter (SLOW) ....................................43
Snow (SNOW) ..............................................42
Sports (SPORTS) ............................................42
Spotlight (SPOTLIGHT) .................................42
Strobe (STROBE) ...........................................42
Twilight (TWILIGHT) ....................................42
Protecting Files ..............................................31, 32
Provided Accessories .............................................5
R
Random Assemble Editing ........................... 73 – 77
Recording media selection (REC SELECT) ............50
Recording Mode (REC MODE) ......................44, 51
Recording Time
Battery Pack ..................................................10
Tape .............................................................16
Record-Standby ...................................................19
Remaining Power Level .....................................100
Remote Control ...................................................66
Resetting Menu Settings (CAM RESET) .................49
Rewind The Tape ................................................22
T
Tally Lamp (TALLY) ....................................... 19, 48
Telephoto Setting (TELE MACRO) ....................... 46
Time Code (TIME CODE) ........................ 21, 49, 52
Tripod Mounting ................................................. 13
U
Unloading A Cassette .......................................... 16
Unloading A Memory Card ................................. 17
V
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position ....................... 14
Viewfinder Adjustment ....................................... 12
W
WebCam ............................................................ 79
White Balance (W.BALANCE) ....................... 43, 58
Wide Mode (WIDE MODE)
Cinema (CINEMA) ........................................ 46
Squeeze (SQUEEZE) ..................................... 46
Wide (S.WIDE) ............................................. 46
Wind Cut (WIND CUT) ....................................... 47
Wipe In/Out .................................................. 40, 41
Z
Zooming (ZOOM) ......................................... 20, 44
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